used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it was a kind of music such as had never before, or anywhere else, been heard.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A feeling of wonder, and unprecedented delight took possession of the audience—a delight which almost reached awe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A feeling of wonder, and unprecedented delight took possession of the audience—a delight which almost reached awe.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a newly invented instrument, the tone of which had no resemblance to that of any other instrument.
at or in or to any place
From this reading But it was a kind of music such as had never before, or anywhere else, been heard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The exercises on this second evening of the Rose-Week began as before with music.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading A feeling of wonder, and unprecedented delight took possession of the audience—a delight which almost reached awe.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading A feeling of wonder, and unprecedented delight took possession of the audience—a delight which almost reached awe.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But it was a kind of music such as had never before, or anywhere else, been heard.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The exercises on this second evening of the Rose-Week began as before with music.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The exercises on this second evening of the Rose-Week began as before with music.
bell-tones
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From this reading It was more nearly comparable to bell-tones, like cathedral chimes, loud and grave and vibrating.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was a kind of music such as had never before, or anywhere else, been heard.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading It was more nearly comparable to bell-tones, like cathedral chimes, loud and grave and vibrating.
chimesnounUS /tʃaɪmz/
plural of “chime” — a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading It was more nearly comparable to bell-tones, like cathedral chimes, loud and grave and vibrating.
comparableadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
able to be compared or worthy of comparison
From this reading It was more nearly comparable to bell-tones, like cathedral chimes, loud and grave and vibrating.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading A feeling of wonder, and unprecedented delight took possession of the audience—a delight which almost reached awe.
else
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From this reading But it was a kind of music such as had never before, or anywhere else, been heard.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The exercises on this second evening of the Rose-Week began as before with music.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The exercises on this second evening of the Rose-Week began as before with music.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A feeling of wonder, and unprecedented delight took possession of the audience—a delight which almost reached awe.
death of a person
From this reading It was more nearly comparable to bell-tones, like cathedral chimes, loud and grave and vibrating.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But it was a kind of music such as had never before, or anywhere else, been heard.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But it was a kind of music such as had never before, or anywhere else, been heard.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading It was a newly invented instrument, the tone of which had no resemblance to that of any other instrument.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading It was a newly invented instrument, the tone of which had no resemblance to that of any other instrument.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was a kind of music such as had never before, or anywhere else, been heard.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But it was a kind of music such as had never before, or anywhere else, been heard.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was more nearly comparable to bell-tones, like cathedral chimes, loud and grave and vibrating.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading It was more nearly comparable to bell-tones, like cathedral chimes, loud and grave and vibrating.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was more nearly comparable to bell-tones, like cathedral chimes, loud and grave and vibrating.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The exercises on this second evening of the Rose-Week began as before with music.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was more nearly comparable to bell-tones, like cathedral chimes, loud and grave and vibrating.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But it was a kind of music such as had never before, or anywhere else, been heard.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading It was a newly invented instrument, the tone of which had no resemblance to that of any other instrument.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a newly invented instrument, the tone of which had no resemblance to that of any other instrument.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The exercises on this second evening of the Rose-Week began as before with music.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The exercises on this second evening of the Rose-Week began as before with music.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But it was a kind of music such as had never before, or anywhere else, been heard.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was a newly invented instrument, the tone of which had no resemblance to that of any other instrument.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading A feeling of wonder, and unprecedented delight took possession of the audience—a delight which almost reached awe.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A feeling of wonder, and unprecedented delight took possession of the audience—a delight which almost reached awe.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading It was a newly invented instrument, the tone of which had no resemblance to that of any other instrument.
Rose-Week
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From this reading The exercises on this second evening of the Rose-Week began as before with music.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The exercises on this second evening of the Rose-Week began as before with music.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But it was a kind of music such as had never before, or anywhere else, been heard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a newly invented instrument, the tone of which had no resemblance to that of any other instrument.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The exercises on this second evening of the Rose-Week began as before with music.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The exercises on this second evening of the Rose-Week began as before with music.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a newly invented instrument, the tone of which had no resemblance to that of any other instrument.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading It was a newly invented instrument, the tone of which had no resemblance to that of any other instrument.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A feeling of wonder, and unprecedented delight took possession of the audience—a delight which almost reached awe.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading A feeling of wonder, and unprecedented delight took possession of the audience—a delight which almost reached awe.
vibratingverbUS /ˈvaɪbreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “vibrate” — shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading It was more nearly comparable to bell-tones, like cathedral chimes, loud and grave and vibrating.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was a kind of music such as had never before, or anywhere else, been heard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A feeling of wonder, and unprecedented delight took possession of the audience—a delight which almost reached awe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The exercises on this second evening of the Rose-Week began as before with music.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading A feeling of wonder, and unprecedented delight took possession of the audience—a delight which almost reached awe.
