used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His face, which looked like that of a sick man, was marked by an angry expression, and this, indeed, was his feeling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His face, which looked like that of a sick man, was marked by an angry expression, and this, indeed, was his feeling.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading His face, which looked like that of a sick man, was marked by an angry expression, and this, indeed, was his feeling.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading At the head of the hall, in the center of a group, stood a tall, thin man, dressed in solemn black, with a violin under his arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the head of the hall, in the center of a group, stood a tall, thin man, dressed in solemn black, with a violin under his arm.
BecknounUS /bek/
a beckoning gesture
From this reading “I suppose that’s Mr. Beck?” said Philip.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading At the head of the hall, in the center of a group, stood a tall, thin man, dressed in solemn black, with a violin under his arm.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His face, which looked like that of a sick man, was marked by an angry expression, and this, indeed, was his feeling.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading At the head of the hall, in the center of a group, stood a tall, thin man, dressed in solemn black, with a violin under his arm.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading At the head of the hall, in the center of a group, stood a tall, thin man, dressed in solemn black, with a violin under his arm.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His face, which looked like that of a sick man, was marked by an angry expression, and this, indeed, was his feeling.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face, which looked like that of a sick man, was marked by an angry expression, and this, indeed, was his feeling.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading His face, which looked like that of a sick man, was marked by an angry expression, and this, indeed, was his feeling.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading At the head of the hall, in the center of a group, stood a tall, thin man, dressed in solemn black, with a violin under his arm.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the head of the hall, in the center of a group, stood a tall, thin man, dressed in solemn black, with a violin under his arm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the head of the hall, in the center of a group, stood a tall, thin man, dressed in solemn black, with a violin under his arm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I suppose that’s Mr. Beck?” said Philip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the head of the hall, in the center of a group, stood a tall, thin man, dressed in solemn black, with a violin under his arm.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His face, which looked like that of a sick man, was marked by an angry expression, and this, indeed, was his feeling.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His face, which looked like that of a sick man, was marked by an angry expression, and this, indeed, was his feeling.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
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 They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His face, which looked like that of a sick man, was marked by an angry expression, and this, indeed, was his feeling.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the head of the hall, in the center of a group, stood a tall, thin man, dressed in solemn black, with a violin under his arm.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading His face, which looked like that of a sick man, was marked by an angry expression, and this, indeed, was his feeling.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I suppose that’s Mr. Beck?” said Philip.
MUSICIANSnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading RIVAL MUSICIANS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading “I suppose that’s Mr. Beck?” said Philip.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
RIVALverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading RIVAL MUSICIANS.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I suppose that’s Mr. Beck?” said Philip.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading His face, which looked like that of a sick man, was marked by an angry expression, and this, indeed, was his feeling.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading At the head of the hall, in the center of a group, stood a tall, thin man, dressed in solemn black, with a violin under his arm.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At the head of the hall, in the center of a group, stood a tall, thin man, dressed in solemn black, with a violin under his arm.
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose that’s Mr. Beck?” said Philip.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading At the head of the hall, in the center of a group, stood a tall, thin man, dressed in solemn black, with a violin under his arm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His face, which looked like that of a sick man, was marked by an angry expression, and this, indeed, was his feeling.
that's
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From this reading “I suppose that’s Mr. Beck?” said Philip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading At the head of the hall, in the center of a group, stood a tall, thin man, dressed in solemn black, with a violin under his arm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His face, which looked like that of a sick man, was marked by an angry expression, and this, indeed, was his feeling.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At the head of the hall, in the center of a group, stood a tall, thin man, dressed in solemn black, with a violin under his arm.
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 At the head of the hall, in the center of a group, stood a tall, thin man, dressed in solemn black, with a violin under his arm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the head of the hall, in the center of a group, stood a tall, thin man, dressed in solemn black, with a violin under his arm.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They entered the hall, which was already well filled, for the young people of both sexes liked to have as long a time for enjoyment as possible.
