Chapter IX

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

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

the state of being absent

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Sara Ford and Avice went with the Wilhelmis, who, being important persons in the affair, had naturally secured a number of the uppermost seats.

(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 IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

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

From this reading This proved quite successful, and every seat was taken a week beforehand.

plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

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

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

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

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

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From this reading Sara Ford and Avice went with the Wilhelmis, who, being important persons in the affair, had naturally secured a number of the uppermost seats.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

being ahead of time or need

From this reading This proved quite successful, and every seat was taken a week beforehand.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Sara Ford and Avice went with the Wilhelmis, who, being important persons in the affair, had naturally secured a number of the uppermost seats.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

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From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

recognizable; marked

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

move gently or carefully

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

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From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

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

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading This proved quite successful, and every seat was taken a week beforehand.

every person

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading Sara Ford and Avice went with the Wilhelmis, who, being important persons in the affair, had naturally secured a number of the uppermost seats.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

a person of German nationality

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

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

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

of great significance or value

From this reading Sara Ford and Avice went with the Wilhelmis, who, being important persons in the affair, had naturally secured a number of the uppermost seats.

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

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

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From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

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From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE SECOND MEETING.

in motion

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

as might be expected

From this reading Sara Ford and Avice went with the Wilhelmis, who, being important persons in the affair, had naturally secured a number of the uppermost seats.

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

From this reading Sara Ford and Avice went with the Wilhelmis, who, being important persons in the affair, had naturally secured a number of the uppermost seats.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Sara Ford and Avice went with the Wilhelmis, who, being important persons in the affair, had naturally secured a number of the uppermost seats.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

established beyond doubt

From this reading This proved quite successful, and every seat was taken a week beforehand.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading This proved quite successful, and every seat was taken a week beforehand.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

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From this reading Sara Ford and Avice went with the Wilhelmis, who, being important persons in the affair, had naturally secured a number of the uppermost seats.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading This proved quite successful, and every seat was taken a week beforehand.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Sara Ford and Avice went with the Wilhelmis, who, being important persons in the affair, had naturally secured a number of the uppermost seats.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE SECOND MEETING.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Sara Ford and Avice went with the Wilhelmis, who, being important persons in the affair, had naturally secured a number of the uppermost seats.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading This proved quite successful, and every seat was taken a week beforehand.

plural of “tableau” — a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading This proved quite successful, and every seat was taken a week beforehand.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

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

From this reading THE SECOND MEETING.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

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

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

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

From this reading This proved quite successful, and every seat was taken a week beforehand.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

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

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

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From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading Sara Ford and Avice went with the Wilhelmis, who, being important persons in the affair, had naturally secured a number of the uppermost seats.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.

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From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

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

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading This proved quite successful, and every seat was taken a week beforehand.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Sara Ford and Avice went with the Wilhelmis, who, being important persons in the affair, had naturally secured a number of the uppermost seats.

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

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

in or at the place that

From this reading IT had at first been intended to give the _tableaux vivants_, or as they call them in Germany, _lebende Bilder_, in the small hall of the pretty little _Malkasten_, or artists’ club; but so numerous had been the applications for places, that it was decided instead to have them in a larger room belonging to the building where all the concerts were held—the public _Tonhalle_.

which person or people

From this reading Sara Ford and Avice went with the Wilhelmis, who, being important persons in the affair, had naturally secured a number of the uppermost seats.

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From this reading Sara Ford and Avice went with the Wilhelmis, who, being important persons in the affair, had naturally secured a number of the uppermost seats.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a very pretty sight: all Elberthal was there; assembled, too, in good time, and everyone talking, laughing, moving about with a freedom, an ease, and an absence of ceremony peculiar to German entertainments of the kind.