used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Changes Mildred's signal success at the Students' Concert was a subject of much congratulation to St. Cyprian's.
AlliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading To her schoolfellows Mildred's laurels amply compensated for the low majority with which they had won the Alliance Eisteddfod.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading To her schoolfellows Mildred's laurels amply compensated for the low majority with which they had won the Alliance Eisteddfod.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Never before had a pupil at the College made so public an appearance and obtained such an ovation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Never before had a pupil at the College made so public an appearance and obtained such an ovation.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Never before had a pupil at the College made so public an appearance and obtained such an ovation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Changes Mildred's signal success at the Students' Concert was a subject of much congratulation to St. Cyprian's.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Never before had a pupil at the College made so public an appearance and obtained such an ovation.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
ChangesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Changes Mildred's signal success at the Students' Concert was a subject of much congratulation to St. Cyprian's.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Never before had a pupil at the College made so public an appearance and obtained such an ovation.
compensatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪtəd/
receiving or eligible for compensation
From this reading To her schoolfellows Mildred's laurels amply compensated for the low majority with which they had won the Alliance Eisteddfod.
ConcertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading Changes Mildred's signal success at the Students' Concert was a subject of much congratulation to St. Cyprian's.
ConcertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərts/
plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
congratulationnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
From this reading Changes Mildred's signal success at the Students' Concert was a subject of much congratulation to St. Cyprian's.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
Cyprian's
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From this reading Changes Mildred's signal success at the Students' Concert was a subject of much congratulation to St. Cyprian's.
Eisteddfodnoun
any of several annual Welsh festivals involving artistic competitions (especially in singing)
From this reading To her schoolfellows Mildred's laurels amply compensated for the low majority with which they had won the Alliance Eisteddfod.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To her schoolfellows Mildred's laurels amply compensated for the low majority with which they had won the Alliance Eisteddfod.
Freiburg
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From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
a man of refinement
From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never before had a pupil at the College made so public an appearance and obtained such an ovation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
HoffmannnounUS /ˈhɔːfmən/
Austrian architect known for his use of rectilinear units (1870-1956)
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
Kirkton
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From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading To her schoolfellows Mildred's laurels amply compensated for the low majority with which they had won the Alliance Eisteddfod.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading To her schoolfellows Mildred's laurels amply compensated for the low majority with which they had won the Alliance Eisteddfod.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Never before had a pupil at the College made so public an appearance and obtained such an ovation.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading To her schoolfellows Mildred's laurels amply compensated for the low majority with which they had won the Alliance Eisteddfod.
Mildred's
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From this reading Changes Mildred's signal success at the Students' Concert was a subject of much congratulation to St. Cyprian's.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Changes Mildred's signal success at the Students' Concert was a subject of much congratulation to St. Cyprian's.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never before had a pupil at the College made so public an appearance and obtained such an ovation.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Never before had a pupil at the College made so public an appearance and obtained such an ovation.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Changes Mildred's signal success at the Students' Concert was a subject of much congratulation to St. Cyprian's.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
ovationnounUS /oʊˈveɪʃən/
enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
From this reading Never before had a pupil at the College made so public an appearance and obtained such an ovation.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Never before had a pupil at the College made so public an appearance and obtained such an ovation.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Never before had a pupil at the College made so public an appearance and obtained such an ovation.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
schoolfellows
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From this reading To her schoolfellows Mildred's laurels amply compensated for the low majority with which they had won the Alliance Eisteddfod.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Changes Mildred's signal success at the Students' Concert was a subject of much congratulation to St. Cyprian's.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never before had a pupil at the College made so public an appearance and obtained such an ovation.
St
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From this reading Changes Mildred's signal success at the Students' Concert was a subject of much congratulation to St. Cyprian's.
Steiniger
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From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
StudentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Changes Mildred's signal success at the Students' Concert was a subject of much congratulation to St. Cyprian's.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Changes Mildred's signal success at the Students' Concert was a subject of much congratulation to St. Cyprian's.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Changes Mildred's signal success at the Students' Concert was a subject of much congratulation to St. Cyprian's.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Never before had a pupil at the College made so public an appearance and obtained such an ovation.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Changes Mildred's signal success at the Students' Concert was a subject of much congratulation to St. Cyprian's.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To her schoolfellows Mildred's laurels amply compensated for the low majority with which they had won the Alliance Eisteddfod.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Changes Mildred's signal success at the Students' Concert was a subject of much congratulation to St. Cyprian's.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Changes Mildred's signal success at the Students' Concert was a subject of much congratulation to St. Cyprian's.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To her schoolfellows Mildred's laurels amply compensated for the low majority with which they had won the Alliance Eisteddfod.
which person or people
From this reading The newspaper critics highly praised her playing, and several of the most prominent musical people in the city, who had been present on the occasion, congratulated Professor Hoffmann on the result of his teaching.
belonging to which person
From this reading Among these was Mr. Steiniger, a German gentleman of great influence in Kirkton, who was president both of the Freiburg Concerts and of the College of Music, and whose opinion therefore was of considerable value.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To her schoolfellows Mildred's laurels amply compensated for the low majority with which they had won the Alliance Eisteddfod.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading To her schoolfellows Mildred's laurels amply compensated for the low majority with which they had won the Alliance Eisteddfod.
