used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the touch and soul of the strange little fellow sounded in every wailing note.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
Chanson
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From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Nor had the means of the family ever been in a sufficiently prosperous condition, in later years, to procure a really good master.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
at any time
From this reading Nor had the means of the family ever been in a sufficiently prosperous condition, in later years, to procure a really good master.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But the touch and soul of the strange little fellow sounded in every wailing note.
a social unit living together
From this reading Nor had the means of the family ever been in a sufficiently prosperous condition, in later years, to procure a really good master.
a boy or man
From this reading But the touch and soul of the strange little fellow sounded in every wailing note.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Nor had the means of the family ever been in a sufficiently prosperous condition, in later years, to procure a really good master.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor had the means of the family ever been in a sufficiently prosperous condition, in later years, to procure a really good master.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Nor had the means of the family ever been in a sufficiently prosperous condition, in later years, to procure a really good master.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the touch and soul of the strange little fellow sounded in every wailing note.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading He always played the _Chanson Triste_ when he was sad and lonely.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Nor had the means of the family ever been in a sufficiently prosperous condition, in later years, to procure a really good master.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Nor had the means of the family ever been in a sufficiently prosperous condition, in later years, to procure a really good master.
Mirko
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From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
not any; not one
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor had the means of the family ever been in a sufficiently prosperous condition, in later years, to procure a really good master.
a brief written record
From this reading But the touch and soul of the strange little fellow sounded in every wailing note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He always played the _Chanson Triste_ when he was sad and lonely.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Nor had the means of the family ever been in a sufficiently prosperous condition, in later years, to procure a really good master.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Nor had the means of the family ever been in a sufficiently prosperous condition, in later years, to procure a really good master.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Nor had the means of the family ever been in a sufficiently prosperous condition, in later years, to procure a really good master.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He always played the _Chanson Triste_ when he was sad and lonely.
smolderingadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊldərɪŋ/
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But the touch and soul of the strange little fellow sounded in every wailing note.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading But the touch and soul of the strange little fellow sounded in every wailing note.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But the touch and soul of the strange little fellow sounded in every wailing note.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Nor had the means of the family ever been in a sufficiently prosperous condition, in later years, to procure a really good master.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading But the touch and soul of the strange little fellow sounded in every wailing note.
Triste
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From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading But the touch and soul of the strange little fellow sounded in every wailing note.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
at the time that
From this reading Mirko, crouched up by the smoldering fire, was playing the _Chanson Triste_ on his violin when the two reached the studio.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading He had a wonderful talent--of that there was no doubt--but his health had always been too delicate to stand any continuous study.
a late time of life
From this reading Nor had the means of the family ever been in a sufficiently prosperous condition, in later years, to procure a really good master.
