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The first violin: A novel
The first violin: A novel

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of The first violin: A novel is here in full — 332 sentences across 67 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.
Who knows nothing base Fears nothing known."
It was noon.
The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.
It was a raw October noontide.
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The first violin: A novel

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of The first violin: A novel is here in full — 332 sentences across 67 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/66 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
"He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.
Line 2
Who knows nothing base Fears nothing known."
/huː noʊz ˈnʌθɪŋ beɪs fɪrz ˈnʌθɪŋ noʊn/
Line 3
It was noon.
/ɪt wɑːz nuːn/
Line 4
The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.
Line 5
It was a raw October noontide.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

disgraceful adjective US /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

From this reading “"He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.”

heeds noun US /hiːdz/

plural of “heed” — paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading “"He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.”

knot noun US /nɑːt/

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading “The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.”

naught noun US /nɔːt/

a quantity of no importance

From this reading “"He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.”

orchestra noun US /ˈɔːrkəstrə/

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

From this reading “The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.”

probe verb US /proʊb/

question or examine thoroughly and closely

From this reading “The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.”

raw adjective US /rɑː/

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading “It was a raw October noontide.”

Theater noun US /ˈθiːətər/

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading “The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

angelnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəl/

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

basenounUS /beɪs/

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading Who knows nothing base Fears nothing known."

blushverbUS /blʌʃ/

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

disgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

Disgraces

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

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

Elberthal

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

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

FearsnounUS /fɪrz/

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Who knows nothing base Fears nothing known."

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

heedsnounUS /hiːdz/

plural of “heed” — paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was noon.

kapelle

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

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

knotnounUS /nɑːt/

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Who knows nothing base Fears nothing known."

knowsnounUS /noʊz/

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Who knows nothing base Fears nothing known."

looksnounUS /lʊks/

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

naughtnounUS /nɔːt/

a quantity of no importance

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

noonnounUS /nuːn/

the middle of the day

From this reading It was noon.

noontidenoun

the middle of the day

From this reading It was a raw October noontide.

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Who knows nothing base Fears nothing known."

OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading It was a raw October noontide.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/

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

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

probeverbUS /proʊb/

question or examine thoroughly and closely

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading It was a raw October noontide.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

Tannhauser

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

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

TheaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was noon.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The probe to "Tannhauser" was over, and we, the members of the kapelle, turned out, and stood in a knot around the orchestra entrance to the Elberthal Theater.

WhopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Who knows nothing base Fears nothing known."

WhompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "He looks his angel in the face Without a blush: nor heeds disgrace, Whom naught disgraceful done Disgraces.

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