adhereverbUS /ədˈhɪr/
be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'I certainly think the Romantic Opera the only perfect kind, because it is only in the realm of the Romantic that music is at home.
for the reason that
From this reading 'I certainly think the Romantic Opera the only perfect kind, because it is only in the realm of the Romantic that music is at home.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading 'I certainly think the Romantic Opera the only perfect kind, because it is only in the realm of the Romantic that music is at home.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
delectationnoun
a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
opinion or judgment
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading "_Ferdinand_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
groundlings
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From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading 'I certainly think the Romantic Opera the only perfect kind, because it is only in the realm of the Romantic that music is at home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I certainly think the Romantic Opera the only perfect kind, because it is only in the realm of the Romantic that music is at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'I certainly think the Romantic Opera the only perfect kind, because it is only in the realm of the Romantic that music is at home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading 'I certainly think the Romantic Opera the only perfect kind, because it is only in the realm of the Romantic that music is at home.
Ludwig
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From this reading "_Ludwig_.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading 'I certainly think the Romantic Opera the only perfect kind, because it is only in the realm of the Romantic that music is at home.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'I certainly think the Romantic Opera the only perfect kind, because it is only in the realm of the Romantic that music is at home.
and nothing more
From this reading 'I certainly think the Romantic Opera the only perfect kind, because it is only in the realm of the Romantic that music is at home.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading 'I certainly think the Romantic Opera the only perfect kind, because it is only in the realm of the Romantic that music is at home.
prodigiesnounUS /ˈprɑːdədʒiz/
plural of “prodigy” — an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading 'I certainly think the Romantic Opera the only perfect kind, because it is only in the realm of the Romantic that music is at home.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
RomanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading 'I certainly think the Romantic Opera the only perfect kind, because it is only in the realm of the Romantic that music is at home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
transformationsnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “transformation” — a qualitative change
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
unnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
in or at the place that
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Of course you will understand that I profoundly despise that miserable class of productions in which silly, _un_spiritual spirits appear, and where wonders are heaped upon wonders, without rhyme or reason, merely for the delectation of the _eyes_ of the musical groundlings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Then it is the Romantic Opera, with its fairies and spirits, its prodigies and transformations, that you would adhere to, exclusively?'
