Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

(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 All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

a brisk and lively tempo

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

a quantity of money

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

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

From this reading Xavier laid stress on intervals; they gave repose, and in many cases they saved money.

past form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Xavier could or would never see the close resemblance of intervals to wet blankets, extinguishers, palls and hostile critics.

reinforce with a buttress

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading INTERVAL The most sinister feature of entertainments organised by Xavier was the intervals.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Xavier laid stress on intervals; they gave repose, and in many cases they saved money.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

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From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Xavier could or would never see the close resemblance of intervals to wet blankets, extinguishers, palls and hostile critics.

a composition for orchestra and a soloist

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Xavier could or would never see the close resemblance of intervals to wet blankets, extinguishers, palls and hostile critics.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading Xavier could or would never see the close resemblance of intervals to wet blankets, extinguishers, palls and hostile critics.

plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading INTERVAL The most sinister feature of entertainments organised by Xavier was the intervals.

divisible by two

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

plural of “extinguisher” — a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires

From this reading Xavier could or would never see the close resemblance of intervals to wet blankets, extinguishers, palls and hostile critics.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading INTERVAL The most sinister feature of entertainments organised by Xavier was the intervals.

involving financial matters

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Xavier laid stress on intervals; they gave repose, and in many cases they saved money.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

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

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

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

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading Xavier could or would never see the close resemblance of intervals to wet blankets, extinguishers, palls and hostile critics.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

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

From this reading Xavier laid stress on intervals; they gave repose, and in many cases they saved money.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading INTERVAL The most sinister feature of entertainments organised by Xavier was the intervals.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading INTERVAL The most sinister feature of entertainments organised by Xavier was the intervals.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Xavier laid stress on intervals; they gave repose, and in many cases they saved money.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Xavier laid stress on intervals; they gave repose, and in many cases they saved money.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Xavier laid stress on intervals; they gave repose, and in many cases they saved money.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

used to form the superlative

From this reading INTERVAL The most sinister feature of entertainments organised by Xavier was the intervals.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Xavier could or would never see the close resemblance of intervals to wet blankets, extinguishers, palls and hostile critics.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INTERVAL The most sinister feature of entertainments organised by Xavier was the intervals.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Xavier laid stress on intervals; they gave repose, and in many cases they saved money.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Xavier could or would never see the close resemblance of intervals to wet blankets, extinguishers, palls and hostile critics.

being a member of or formed into a labor union

From this reading INTERVAL The most sinister feature of entertainments organised by Xavier was the intervals.

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From this reading Xavier could or would never see the close resemblance of intervals to wet blankets, extinguishers, palls and hostile critics.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

by chance

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading Xavier laid stress on intervals; they gave repose, and in many cases they saved money.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading Xavier could or would never see the close resemblance of intervals to wet blankets, extinguishers, palls and hostile critics.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Xavier laid stress on intervals; they gave repose, and in many cases they saved money.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Xavier could or would never see the close resemblance of intervals to wet blankets, extinguishers, palls and hostile critics.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading INTERVAL The most sinister feature of entertainments organised by Xavier was the intervals.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading Xavier laid stress on intervals; they gave repose, and in many cases they saved money.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

superlative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

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

From this reading INTERVAL The most sinister feature of entertainments organised by Xavier was the intervals.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Xavier laid stress on intervals; they gave repose, and in many cases they saved money.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

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

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

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

From this reading INTERVAL The most sinister feature of entertainments organised by Xavier was the intervals.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Xavier could or would never see the close resemblance of intervals to wet blankets, extinguishers, palls and hostile critics.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading All Paris managers are inclined to give to the interval the importance of a star turn, and Xavier in this respect surpassed his rivals, though he perhaps regarded his cloak-rooms, which were organised to cause the largest possible amount of inconvenience to the largest possible number of people, as his surest financial buttress.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The Allegro movement of the Concerto was a real success, and the audience as a whole would have applauded even more if the gallery in particular had not applauded so much.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Xavier could or would never see the close resemblance of intervals to wet blankets, extinguishers, palls and hostile critics.

Spanish missionary and Jesuit who establish missionaries in Japan and Ceylon and the East Indies (1506-1552)

From this reading INTERVAL The most sinister feature of entertainments organised by Xavier was the intervals.