used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "It is less pleasant to accompany him than any of the others," said the Princess of Prussia.
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Thenceforth," continued Porporina, "I never saw the king at home.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
balmnounUS /bɑːm/
any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
Benda
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From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
BraunnounUS /brɔːn/
the German mistress of Adolf Hitler (1910-1945)
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
Conceolini
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From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
concertanti
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From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
concertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərts/
plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Thenceforth," continued Porporina, "I never saw the king at home.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
dearly loved
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
divisible by two
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
flutenounUS /fluːt/
a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is less pleasant to accompany him than any of the others," said the Princess of Prussia.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Thenceforth," continued Porporina, "I never saw the king at home.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Thenceforth," continued Porporina, "I never saw the king at home.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is less pleasant to accompany him than any of the others," said the Princess of Prussia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is less pleasant to accompany him than any of the others," said the Princess of Prussia.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Thenceforth," continued Porporina, "I never saw the king at home.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "It is less pleasant to accompany him than any of the others," said the Princess of Prussia.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
losesverbUS /ˈluːzəz/
third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Thenceforth," continued Porporina, "I never saw the king at home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
a brief written record
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
others
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From this reading "It is less pleasant to accompany him than any of the others," said the Princess of Prussia.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
participate in games or sport
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "It is less pleasant to accompany him than any of the others," said the Princess of Prussia.
Porporina
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From this reading "Thenceforth," continued Porporina, "I never saw the king at home.
Porporino
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From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading "It is less pleasant to accompany him than any of the others," said the Princess of Prussia.
PrussianounUS /ˈprʌʃə/
a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland
From this reading "It is less pleasant to accompany him than any of the others," said the Princess of Prussia.
Quantz
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From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is less pleasant to accompany him than any of the others," said the Princess of Prussia.
Sans
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From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
cut with a saw
From this reading "Thenceforth," continued Porporina, "I never saw the king at home.
scoldverbUS /skoʊld/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
self-lovenoun
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
in the near future
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
Souci
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From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It is less pleasant to accompany him than any of the others," said the Princess of Prussia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Thenceforth," continued Porporina, "I never saw the king at home.
ThenceforthadverbUS /ˌðenˈsfɔːrθ/
from that time on
From this reading "Thenceforth," continued Porporina, "I never saw the king at home.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
at the time that
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading "I know, by experience, that whenever my dear brother plays a false note, or loses the time, he does not fail to scold all the _concertanti._" "That is true," said Porporina, "and his skilful master, Quantz, himself, has not always been able to avoid his injustice.
in or at the place that
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He sometimes sent for me to come to _Sans Souci_, where I even passed several days with my companions, Porporino or Conceolini; and here I used to play the piano at his little concerts, and accompany the violin of Braun or Benda, or the flute of Quantz, and sometimes the king himself."
people who are wounded
From this reading His majesty, however, when thus led astray, soon repairs the injury by acts of deference and delicate praise, which pour balm on wounded self-love.
