Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

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

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading The depression resulting from his disappointment was soon to be relieved by the agency of a new friend.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

in addition

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

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

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

subject to appointment

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

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

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

-ing form of “cramp” — secure with a cramp

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading The depression resulting from his disappointment was soon to be relieved by the agency of a new friend.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading The depression resulting from his disappointment was soon to be relieved by the agency of a new friend.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

the quality of being suitable

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The depression resulting from his disappointment was soon to be relieved by the agency of a new friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

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

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

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

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

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

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

made more intense

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

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

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

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From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

the literary culture

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

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

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

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

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

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

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The depression resulting from his disappointment was soon to be relieved by the agency of a new friend.

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

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

not any; not one

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

and nothing more

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading The depression resulting from his disappointment was soon to be relieved by the agency of a new friend.

-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading The depression resulting from his disappointment was soon to be relieved by the agency of a new friend.

something that remunerates

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

an educational institution

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

Austrian composer known for his compositions for voice and piano (1797-1828)

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

possessive form of “schubert” — Austrian composer known for his compositions for voice and piano (1797-1828)

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

in the near future

From this reading The depression resulting from his disappointment was soon to be relieved by the agency of a new friend.

plural of “supporter” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

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

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

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

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

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

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

without question

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

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

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

at the time that

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

which person or people

From this reading It is evident, however, that those who recommended him for the post were by no means convinced of his fitness for governing, for their letters were but half-hearted, and the selection fell upon another man who, it turned out, was also recommended by one of Schubert's supporters.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Unquestionably, however, the monotony of his school work weighed heavily upon his mind, and, in his own opinion, was cramping his powers of production.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading True, the salary was only L21 a year, but the gaining of the position would mean instant freedom from his present bondage, and to Schubert that implied almost everything.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The longing to be free to devote himself wholly to his art was intensified day by day, and when, in the following year, he learnt that a director was about to be appointed at a newly-created Government school of music at Laibach, near Trieste, he hastened to apply for the post.