used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
anew
From this reading Meantime the brothers had again been left alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Meantime the brothers had again been left alone.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading When I have a lodging and a tin pan, I'll play it to you, and then read you my new comedy: 'I am I, and rely on myself.'"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I have a lodging and a tin pan, I'll play it to you, and then read you my new comedy: 'I am I, and rely on myself.'"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the music below ceased, Mohr took his hat.
awryadjectiveUS /ərˈaɪ/
turned or twisted toward one side
From this reading "To envy this happiness is one of my favorite occupations," he growled, twisting his under lip awry.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Meantime the brothers had again been left alone.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading As soon as the music below ceased, Mohr took his hat.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Meantime the brothers had again been left alone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading As soon as the music below ceased, Mohr took his hat.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading When I have a lodging and a tin pan, I'll play it to you, and then read you my new comedy: 'I am I, and rely on myself.'"
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading "To envy this happiness is one of my favorite occupations," he growled, twisting his under lip awry.
give expression to
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading "To envy this happiness is one of my favorite occupations," he growled, twisting his under lip awry.
fiendishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːndɪʃ/
extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "To envy this happiness is one of my favorite occupations," he growled, twisting his under lip awry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meantime the brothers had again been left alone.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "To envy this happiness is one of my favorite occupations," he growled, twisting his under lip awry.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading As soon as the music below ceased, Mohr took his hat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When I have a lodging and a tin pan, I'll play it to you, and then read you my new comedy: 'I am I, and rely on myself.'"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "To envy this happiness is one of my favorite occupations," he growled, twisting his under lip awry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the music below ceased, Mohr took his hat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
I'll
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From this reading When I have a lodging and a tin pan, I'll play it to you, and then read you my new comedy: 'I am I, and rely on myself.'"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
ironica
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From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To envy this happiness is one of my favorite occupations," he growled, twisting his under lip awry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When I have a lodging and a tin pan, I'll play it to you, and then read you my new comedy: 'I am I, and rely on myself.'"
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Meantime the brothers had again been left alone.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "To envy this happiness is one of my favorite occupations," he growled, twisting his under lip awry.
hear with intention
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading When I have a lodging and a tin pan, I'll play it to you, and then read you my new comedy: 'I am I, and rely on myself.'"
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime the brothers had again been left alone.
meritlessadjectiveUS /ˈmerɪtləs/
without merit; of little or no value or use
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
Mohr
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From this reading As soon as the music below ceased, Mohr took his hat.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading As soon as the music below ceased, Mohr took his hat.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "To envy this happiness is one of my favorite occupations," he growled, twisting his under lip awry.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading When I have a lodging and a tin pan, I'll play it to you, and then read you my new comedy: 'I am I, and rely on myself.'"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When I have a lodging and a tin pan, I'll play it to you, and then read you my new comedy: 'I am I, and rely on myself.'"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "To envy this happiness is one of my favorite occupations," he growled, twisting his under lip awry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "To envy this happiness is one of my favorite occupations," he growled, twisting his under lip awry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When I have a lodging and a tin pan, I'll play it to you, and then read you my new comedy: 'I am I, and rely on myself.'"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "To envy this happiness is one of my favorite occupations," he growled, twisting his under lip awry.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading When I have a lodging and a tin pan, I'll play it to you, and then read you my new comedy: 'I am I, and rely on myself.'"
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
participate in games or sport
From this reading When I have a lodging and a tin pan, I'll play it to you, and then read you my new comedy: 'I am I, and rely on myself.'"
with low volume
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading When I have a lodging and a tin pan, I'll play it to you, and then read you my new comedy: 'I am I, and rely on myself.'"
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading When I have a lodging and a tin pan, I'll play it to you, and then read you my new comedy: 'I am I, and rely on myself.'"
sinfonia
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From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the music below ceased, Mohr took his hat.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meantime the brothers had again been left alone.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When I have a lodging and a tin pan, I'll play it to you, and then read you my new comedy: 'I am I, and rely on myself.'"
a special situation
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "To envy this happiness is one of my favorite occupations," he growled, twisting his under lip awry.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
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 When I have a lodging and a tin pan, I'll play it to you, and then read you my new comedy: 'I am I, and rely on myself.'"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To envy this happiness is one of my favorite occupations," he growled, twisting his under lip awry.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As soon as the music below ceased, Mohr took his hat.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading "To envy this happiness is one of my favorite occupations," he growled, twisting his under lip awry.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "To envy this happiness is one of my favorite occupations," he growled, twisting his under lip awry.
at the time that
From this reading When I have a lodging and a tin pan, I'll play it to you, and then read you my new comedy: 'I am I, and rely on myself.'"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I pity you for being able to listen to such a thing quietly, without becoming filled with fiendish joy or rage, I tried to express this mood in a somewhat rattling, but I think not wholly meritless composition, which I call my _sinfonia ironica_.
