Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading She was longing to show it to Sandy McBain, who would have a musician's comprehension of every bar, and she knew he would rejoice with her whole-heartedly over it.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

later than; following

From this reading But that would have to wait until after Roger had heard it.

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

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

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

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading She was longing to show it to Sandy McBain, who would have a musician's comprehension of every bar, and she knew he would rejoice with her whole-heartedly over it.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But that would have to wait until after Roger had heard it.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading She was longing to show it to Sandy McBain, who would have a musician's comprehension of every bar, and she knew he would rejoice with her whole-heartedly over it.

a composition for orchestra and a soloist

From this reading THE OFFERING OF FIRST-FRUITS The concerto was finished!

intentionally conceived

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

having the ability or power to create

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She sat very quietly in the West Parlour, thinking of the concerto and of what she meant to do with it.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She was longing to show it to Sandy McBain, who would have a musician's comprehension of every bar, and she knew he would rejoice with her whole-heartedly over it.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading THE OFFERING OF FIRST-FRUITS The concerto was finished!

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From this reading THE OFFERING OF FIRST-FRUITS The concerto was finished!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

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

From this reading But that would have to wait until after Roger had heard it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She was longing to show it to Sandy McBain, who would have a musician's comprehension of every bar, and she knew he would rejoice with her whole-heartedly over it.

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

From this reading She was longing to show it to Sandy McBain, who would have a musician's comprehension of every bar, and she knew he would rejoice with her whole-heartedly over it.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But that would have to wait until after Roger had heard it.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She was longing to show it to Sandy McBain, who would have a musician's comprehension of every bar, and she knew he would rejoice with her whole-heartedly over it.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

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

From this reading She sat very quietly in the West Parlour, thinking of the concerto and of what she meant to do with it.

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

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She was longing to show it to Sandy McBain, who would have a musician's comprehension of every bar, and she knew he would rejoice with her whole-heartedly over it.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading She was longing to show it to Sandy McBain, who would have a musician's comprehension of every bar, and she knew he would rejoice with her whole-heartedly over it.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

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From this reading She was longing to show it to Sandy McBain, who would have a musician's comprehension of every bar, and she knew he would rejoice with her whole-heartedly over it.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading She sat very quietly in the West Parlour, thinking of the concerto and of what she meant to do with it.

a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

possessive form of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

From this reading She was longing to show it to Sandy McBain, who would have a musician's comprehension of every bar, and she knew he would rejoice with her whole-heartedly over it.

your grandmother

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

not any; not one

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OFFERING OF FIRST-FRUITS The concerto was finished!

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading THE OFFERING OF FIRST-FRUITS The concerto was finished!

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

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

above and across; more than

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading She sat very quietly in the West Parlour, thinking of the concerto and of what she meant to do with it.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

with low volume

From this reading She sat very quietly in the West Parlour, thinking of the concerto and of what she meant to do with it.

payment or reward (as for service rendered)

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

feel happiness or joy

From this reading She was longing to show it to Sandy McBain, who would have a musician's comprehension of every bar, and she knew he would rejoice with her whole-heartedly over it.

plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

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From this reading But that would have to wait until after Roger had heard it.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading She was longing to show it to Sandy McBain, who would have a musician's comprehension of every bar, and she knew he would rejoice with her whole-heartedly over it.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading She sat very quietly in the West Parlour, thinking of the concerto and of what she meant to do with it.

lack of self-confidence

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She was longing to show it to Sandy McBain, who would have a musician's comprehension of every bar, and she knew he would rejoice with her whole-heartedly over it.

plural of “slur” — (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

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

From this reading THE OFFERING OF FIRST-FRUITS The concerto was finished!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading She sat very quietly in the West Parlour, thinking of the concerto and of what she meant to do with it.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

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

From this reading She sat very quietly in the West Parlour, thinking of the concerto and of what she meant to do with it.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

up to a particular time

From this reading But that would have to wait until after Roger had heard it.

precisely as stated

From this reading She sat very quietly in the West Parlour, thinking of the concerto and of what she meant to do with it.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading But that would have to wait until after Roger had heard it.

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

From this reading THE OFFERING OF FIRST-FRUITS The concerto was finished!

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading She sat very quietly in the West Parlour, thinking of the concerto and of what she meant to do with it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She sat very quietly in the West Parlour, thinking of the concerto and of what she meant to do with it.

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

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

which person or people

From this reading She was longing to show it to Sandy McBain, who would have a musician's comprehension of every bar, and she knew he would rejoice with her whole-heartedly over it.

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From this reading She was longing to show it to Sandy McBain, who would have a musician's comprehension of every bar, and she knew he would rejoice with her whole-heartedly over it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Finished, at least, as far as it was possible without rehearsing the effect with orchestra, and as Nan turned over the sheets of manuscript, thickly dotted with their medley of notes and rests and slurs, she was conscious of that glorious thrill of accomplishment which is the creative artist's recompense for long hours of work and sacrifice,--and for those black moments of discouragement and self-distrust which no true artist can escape.

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

From this reading She was longing to show it to Sandy McBain, who would have a musician's comprehension of every bar, and she knew he would rejoice with her whole-heartedly over it.