Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

anew

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

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

From this reading He is said to have invented this part in order to arouse the attention of the audience and make the ladies scream.

a moderately slow tempo (a walking pace)

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading He is said to have invented this part in order to arouse the attention of the audience and make the ladies scream.

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

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He is said to have invented this part in order to arouse the attention of the audience and make the ladies scream.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading He is said to have invented this part in order to arouse the attention of the audience and make the ladies scream.

strike violently

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

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

From this reading A little story illustrative of his love of fun may be told here.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

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From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

plural of “composition” — the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

close interaction

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

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

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

a comic incident or series of incidents

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

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

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

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From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading A little story illustrative of his love of fun may be told here.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

only a very short time before

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He is said to have invented this part in order to arouse the attention of the audience and make the ladies scream.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

prolific Austrian composer who influenced the classical form of the symphony (1732-1809)

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

possessive form of “haydn” — prolific Austrian composer who influenced the classical form of the symphony (1732-1809)

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He is said to have invented this part in order to arouse the attention of the audience and make the ladies scream.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A little story illustrative of his love of fun may be told here.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

clarifying by use of examples

From this reading A little story illustrative of his love of fun may be told here.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

give an incentive for action

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading He is said to have invented this part in order to arouse the attention of the audience and make the ladies scream.

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

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

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From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading He is said to have invented this part in order to arouse the attention of the audience and make the ladies scream.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A little story illustrative of his love of fun may be told here.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

engage in

From this reading He is said to have invented this part in order to arouse the attention of the audience and make the ladies scream.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

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 Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A little story illustrative of his love of fun may be told here.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

especially; in particular

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He is said to have invented this part in order to arouse the attention of the audience and make the ladies scream.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He is said to have invented this part in order to arouse the attention of the audience and make the ladies scream.

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

professing to be qualified

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He is said to have invented this part in order to arouse the attention of the audience and make the ladies scream.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading He is said to have invented this part in order to arouse the attention of the audience and make the ladies scream.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A little story illustrative of his love of fun may be told here.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

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

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He is said to have invented this part in order to arouse the attention of the audience and make the ladies scream.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

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

From this reading He is said to have invented this part in order to arouse the attention of the audience and make the ladies scream.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A little story illustrative of his love of fun may be told here.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

the topmost one of two

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

a musician who plays the violin

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

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

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

in or at the place that

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading Again, in the 'Toy Symphony,' he shows a child-like appreciation of drollery in producing genuine music out of such toy instruments as tin whistles, jew's-harps, toy trumpets, etc. The 'Toy Symphony' was composed at Eisenstadt, where, having visited a village fair and purchased a number of toy instruments, Haydn was seized with the idea of making his orchestra play upon them--an order which upset their gravity so much that they could hardly keep time for laughing.

belonging to which person

From this reading During his second visit to London he came in contact with a certain amateur violinist whose professed fondness for the extreme upper notes of his instrument was such as to incite Haydn to perpetrate a joke at his expense.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Haydn's love of humour is brought out in many of his compositions, notably in the 'Surprise Symphony,' where the drums come in with a tremendous bang at the end of the _andante_ movement.