used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading 'I want you to treat us as you treat poor Phoebe Locke, and sing one song after another until you are tired.'
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I could forget my audience in a moment, and would be scarcely aware if the room were empty or crowded.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading 'I want you to treat us as you treat poor Phoebe Locke, and sing one song after another until you are tired.'
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'I want you to treat us as you treat poor Phoebe Locke, and sing one song after another until you are tired.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'I want you to treat us as you treat poor Phoebe Locke, and sing one song after another until you are tired.'
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading I could forget my audience in a moment, and would be scarcely aware if the room were empty or crowded.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading I could forget my audience in a moment, and would be scarcely aware if the room were empty or crowded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I could forget my audience in a moment, and would be scarcely aware if the room were empty or crowded.
BravonounUS /ˈbrɑːvoʊ/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could forget my audience in a moment, and would be scarcely aware if the room were empty or crowded.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading I could forget my audience in a moment, and would be scarcely aware if the room were empty or crowded.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
in a serious manner
From this reading 'But you must not leave off,' he went on, quite earnestly.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading I could forget my audience in a moment, and would be scarcely aware if the room were empty or crowded.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I could forget my audience in a moment, and would be scarcely aware if the room were empty or crowded.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
GLADYS
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From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'But you must not leave off,' he went on, quite earnestly.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
how
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From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I could forget my audience in a moment, and would be scarcely aware if the room were empty or crowded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I could forget my audience in a moment, and would be scarcely aware if the room were empty or crowded.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
go away from a place
From this reading 'But you must not leave off,' he went on, quite earnestly.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading 'I want you to treat us as you treat poor Phoebe Locke, and sing one song after another until you are tired.'
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
a particular point in time
From this reading I could forget my audience in a moment, and would be scarcely aware if the room were empty or crowded.
a form of address for a man
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 'But you must not leave off,' he went on, quite earnestly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I could forget my audience in a moment, and would be scarcely aware if the room were empty or crowded.
not any; not one
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 'But you must not leave off,' he went on, quite earnestly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 'I want you to treat us as you treat poor Phoebe Locke, and sing one song after another until you are tired.'
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I could forget my audience in a moment, and would be scarcely aware if the room were empty or crowded.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
PhoebenounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading 'I want you to treat us as you treat poor Phoebe Locke, and sing one song after another until you are tired.'
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading 'I want you to treat us as you treat poor Phoebe Locke, and sing one song after another until you are tired.'
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading 'But you must not leave off,' he went on, quite earnestly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I could forget my audience in a moment, and would be scarcely aware if the room were empty or crowded.
only a very short time before
From this reading I could forget my audience in a moment, and would be scarcely aware if the room were empty or crowded.
deliver by singing
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading 'I want you to treat us as you treat poor Phoebe Locke, and sing one song after another until you are tired.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading 'I want you to treat us as you treat poor Phoebe Locke, and sing one song after another until you are tired.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
interact in a certain way
From this reading 'I want you to treat us as you treat poor Phoebe Locke, and sing one song after another until you are tired.'
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading 'I want you to treat us as you treat poor Phoebe Locke, and sing one song after another until you are tired.'
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'I want you to treat us as you treat poor Phoebe Locke, and sing one song after another until you are tired.'
communicated in words
From this reading For example, on this evening I had no idea that the gentlemen had entered the room, and the first intimation of the fact was conveyed to me by hearing a 'Bravo!' uttered by Mr. Hamilton under his breath.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading 'I want you to treat us as you treat poor Phoebe Locke, and sing one song after another until you are tired.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 'But you must not leave off,' he went on, quite earnestly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I could forget my audience in a moment, and would be scarcely aware if the room were empty or crowded.
at the time that
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GLADYS I do not know how the majority of people feel when they sing, but with me the love of music was almost a passion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I could forget my audience in a moment, and would be scarcely aware if the room were empty or crowded.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'But you must not leave off,' he went on, quite earnestly.
