used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
alleluias
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From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
appropriatingverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Ursula was not exactly musical, nor was she demonstrative, but she showed her satisfaction by appropriating her share of the success.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
choir-master
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From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
crumbsnounUS /krʌmz/
plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something
From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
demonstrativenounUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
a pronoun that points out an intended referent
From this reading Ursula was not exactly musical, nor was she demonstrative, but she showed her satisfaction by appropriating her share of the success.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
divisible by two
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Ursula was not exactly musical, nor was she demonstrative, but she showed her satisfaction by appropriating her share of the success.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
goosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
Gottlieb
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From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ursula was not exactly musical, nor was she demonstrative, but she showed her satisfaction by appropriating her share of the success.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "_I_ knew what was wanting!" she said, significantly.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
Lenichen
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From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
a unit of instruction
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
hear with intention
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Ursula was not exactly musical, nor was she demonstrative, but she showed her satisfaction by appropriating her share of the success.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Ursula was not exactly musical, nor was she demonstrative, but she showed her satisfaction by appropriating her share of the success.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
puddingnounUS /ˈpʊdɪŋ/
any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "_I_ knew what was wanting!" she said, significantly.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Ursula was not exactly musical, nor was she demonstrative, but she showed her satisfaction by appropriating her share of the success.
have in common
From this reading Ursula was not exactly musical, nor was she demonstrative, but she showed her satisfaction by appropriating her share of the success.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ursula was not exactly musical, nor was she demonstrative, but she showed her satisfaction by appropriating her share of the success.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ursula was not exactly musical, nor was she demonstrative, but she showed her satisfaction by appropriating her share of the success.
significantlyadverbUS /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
in a statistically significant way
From this reading "_I_ knew what was wanting!" she said, significantly.
deliver by singing
From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Ursula was not exactly musical, nor was she demonstrative, but she showed her satisfaction by appropriating her share of the success.
summoningnounUS /ˈsʌmənɪŋ/
calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
Ursula
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From this reading The new hope had inspired him, and he sang that morning to the content even of the master, as he knew, not by his praise, but by his summoning Ursula from the kitchen to listen, unable to resist his desire for the sympathy of a larger audience.
nonexistent
From this reading "_I_ knew what was wanting!" she said, significantly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading "The birds and the blessed angels may sing on crumbs or on the waters of Paradise; but goose and pudding are a great help to the alleluias here below."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "_I_ knew what was wanting!" she said, significantly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a glad heart, Gottlieb dressed the next morning before Lenichen was awake, and was off to the choir-master for his lesson alone.
