used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
in addition
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
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assented
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From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
in or near a particular place or position
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an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
ChocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
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come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And you do play it so nicely, Mr. Burton," she said.
fourpennyadjective
used of nail size; 1 3/8 in or 3.8 cm long
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coins made of gold
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the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
hard-toned
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headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And you do play it so nicely, Mr. Burton," she said.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
without good reason
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
Maud
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From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
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a form of address for a man
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an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading "And you do play it so nicely, Mr. Burton," she said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
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performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
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participate in games or sport
From this reading "And you do play it so nicely, Mr. Burton," she said.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And you do play it so nicely, Mr. Burton," she said.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And you do play it so nicely, Mr. Burton," she said.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And you do play it so nicely, Mr. Burton," she said.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
having a supporting base
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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vamped
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From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
precisely as stated
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
WADDINGTON
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From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And you do play it so nicely, Mr. Burton," she said.
