used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But so soon as the last notes had died away, the phrase was repeated, after a little pause, by the singer outside.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But so soon as the last notes had died away, the phrase was repeated, after a little pause, by the singer outside.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Beating against dawn's silver door, The song has fled over sea, over sea;
Agnes
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From this reading Agnes did not make any attempt to interrupt her, and the duet went on to its passionate close.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Agnes did not make any attempt to interrupt her, and the duet went on to its passionate close.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Agnes did not make any attempt to interrupt her, and the duet went on to its passionate close.
any thing at all
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But so soon as the last notes had died away, the phrase was repeated, after a little pause, by the singer outside.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Agnes did not make any attempt to interrupt her, and the duet went on to its passionate close.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But so soon as the last notes had died away, the phrase was repeated, after a little pause, by the singer outside.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading “Beating against dawn's silver door, The song has fled over sea, over sea;
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But so soon as the last notes had died away, the phrase was repeated, after a little pause, by the singer outside.
CLARE
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From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Agnes did not make any attempt to interrupt her, and the duet went on to its passionate close.
composernounUS /kəmˈpoʊzər/
someone who composes music as a profession
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
dawn'snounUS /dɔːnz/
possessive form of “dawn” — the first light of day
From this reading “Beating against dawn's silver door, The song has fled over sea, over sea;
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Agnes did not make any attempt to interrupt her, and the duet went on to its passionate close.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading But so soon as the last notes had died away, the phrase was repeated, after a little pause, by the singer outside.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Beating against dawn's silver door, The song has fled over sea, over sea;
duetnounUS /duːˈet/
two items of the same kind
From this reading Agnes did not make any attempt to interrupt her, and the duet went on to its passionate close.
evermoreadverbUS /ˈevərmɔːr/
at any future time; in the future
From this reading Morn's music to thee is for evermore-- But what is for me, love, what is for me?”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading “Beating against dawn's silver door, The song has fled over sea, over sea;
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Morn's music to thee is for evermore-- But what is for me, love, what is for me?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But so soon as the last notes had died away, the phrase was repeated, after a little pause, by the singer outside.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Beating against dawn's silver door, The song has fled over sea, over sea;
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading Agnes did not make any attempt to interrupt her, and the duet went on to its passionate close.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Morn's music to thee is for evermore-- But what is for me, love, what is for me?”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Agnes did not make any attempt to interrupt her, and the duet went on to its passionate close.
immediately past
From this reading But so soon as the last notes had died away, the phrase was repeated, after a little pause, by the singer outside.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But so soon as the last notes had died away, the phrase was repeated, after a little pause, by the singer outside.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Morn's music to thee is for evermore-- But what is for me, love, what is for me?”
engage in
From this reading Agnes did not make any attempt to interrupt her, and the duet went on to its passionate close.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Morn's music to thee is for evermore-- But what is for me, love, what is for me?”
Morn's
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From this reading Morn's music to thee is for evermore-- But what is for me, love, what is for me?”
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Morn's music to thee is for evermore-- But what is for me, love, what is for me?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Agnes did not make any attempt to interrupt her, and the duet went on to its passionate close.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading But so soon as the last notes had died away, the phrase was repeated, after a little pause, by the singer outside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Agnes did not make any attempt to interrupt her, and the duet went on to its passionate close.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading But so soon as the last notes had died away, the phrase was repeated, after a little pause, by the singer outside.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Beating against dawn's silver door, The song has fled over sea, over sea;
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Agnes did not make any attempt to interrupt her, and the duet went on to its passionate close.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading But so soon as the last notes had died away, the phrase was repeated, after a little pause, by the singer outside.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading But so soon as the last notes had died away, the phrase was repeated, after a little pause, by the singer outside.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
realisationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
recurring again and again
From this reading But so soon as the last notes had died away, the phrase was repeated, after a little pause, by the singer outside.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “Beating against dawn's silver door, The song has fled over sea, over sea;
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading “Beating against dawn's silver door, The song has fled over sea, over sea;
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading But so soon as the last notes had died away, the phrase was repeated, after a little pause, by the singer outside.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But so soon as the last notes had died away, the phrase was repeated, after a little pause, by the singer outside.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading “Beating against dawn's silver door, The song has fled over sea, over sea;
in the near future
From this reading But so soon as the last notes had died away, the phrase was repeated, after a little pause, by the singer outside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Morn's music to thee is for evermore-- But what is for me, love, what is for me?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |CLARE was absorbed in her singing--she seemed to be quite unaware of the fact that there was anything unusual in the introduction of the second voice--indeed she appeared to be unconscious of everything but the realisation of the aims of the composer.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Agnes did not make any attempt to interrupt her, and the duet went on to its passionate close.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Morn's music to thee is for evermore-- But what is for me, love, what is for me?”
