used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The next day, Gottlieb began his training among the other choristers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The next day, Gottlieb began his training among the other choristers.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The other choristers understood very well what this meant, and some of them were not a little jealous of the new favorite, as they called him.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
choir-master
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From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
choristers
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From this reading The next day, Gottlieb began his training among the other choristers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, Gottlieb began his training among the other choristers.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was not easy.
else
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From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The other choristers understood very well what this meant, and some of them were not a little jealous of the new favorite, as they called him.
set up or found
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
Gottlieb
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From this reading The next day, Gottlieb began his training among the other choristers.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The other choristers understood very well what this meant, and some of them were not a little jealous of the new favorite, as they called him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day, Gottlieb began his training among the other choristers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not easy.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading The other choristers understood very well what this meant, and some of them were not a little jealous of the new favorite, as they called him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The other choristers understood very well what this meant, and some of them were not a little jealous of the new favorite, as they called him.
engage in
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The other choristers understood very well what this meant, and some of them were not a little jealous of the new favorite, as they called him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The other choristers understood very well what this meant, and some of them were not a little jealous of the new favorite, as they called him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, Gottlieb began his training among the other choristers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not easy.
a brief written record
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The next day, Gottlieb began his training among the other choristers.
go across or through
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
deliver by singing
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
solonounUS /ˈsoʊloʊ/
any activity that is performed alone without assistance
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The other choristers understood very well what this meant, and some of them were not a little jealous of the new favorite, as they called him.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day, Gottlieb began his training among the other choristers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The other choristers understood very well what this meant, and some of them were not a little jealous of the new favorite, as they called him.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other choristers understood very well what this meant, and some of them were not a little jealous of the new favorite, as they called him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The other choristers understood very well what this meant, and some of them were not a little jealous of the new favorite, as they called him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading The next day, Gottlieb began his training among the other choristers.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The other choristers understood very well what this meant, and some of them were not a little jealous of the new favorite, as they called him.
precisely as stated
From this reading The other choristers understood very well what this meant, and some of them were not a little jealous of the new favorite, as they called him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not easy.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The other choristers understood very well what this meant, and some of them were not a little jealous of the new favorite, as they called him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The other choristers understood very well what this meant, and some of them were not a little jealous of the new favorite, as they called him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The other boys might, he could not but observe, sing carelessly enough, so that the general harmony was pretty good; but every note of his seemed as if it were a solo which the master's ear never missed, and not the slightest mistake was allowed to pass.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The choir-master showed his appreciation of his raw treasure by straining every nerve to make it as perfect as possible; and therefore he found more fault with Gottlieb than with any one else.
