used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading I owe a great deal to that sister of mine, and particularly the early acquaintance I made with intervals, scales, and chords.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
bassesnounUS /ˈbæsɪz/
plural of “bass” — the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
chordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
plural of “chord” — a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading I owe a great deal to that sister of mine, and particularly the early acquaintance I made with intervals, scales, and chords.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Hardly conscious who helped me on, I was helped very far indeed.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I owe a great deal to that sister of mine, and particularly the early acquaintance I made with intervals, scales, and chords.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I owe a great deal to that sister of mine, and particularly the early acquaintance I made with intervals, scales, and chords.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
divisible by two
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Hardly conscious who helped me on, I was helped very far indeed.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
Fred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly conscious who helped me on, I was helped very far indeed.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Hardly conscious who helped me on, I was helped very far indeed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Hardly conscious who helped me on, I was helped very far indeed.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading I owe a great deal to that sister of mine, and particularly the early acquaintance I made with intervals, scales, and chords.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I owe a great deal to that sister of mine, and particularly the early acquaintance I made with intervals, scales, and chords.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
mercantileadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/
of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
Millicent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I owe a great deal to that sister of mine, and particularly the early acquaintance I made with intervals, scales, and chords.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hardly conscious who helped me on, I was helped very far indeed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
others
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From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading I owe a great deal to that sister of mine, and particularly the early acquaintance I made with intervals, scales, and chords.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I owe a great deal to that sister of mine, and particularly the early acquaintance I made with intervals, scales, and chords.
partnershipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
the members of a business venture created by contract
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
a human being
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
scalesnounUS /skeɪlz/
plural of “scale” — an ordered reference standard
From this reading I owe a great deal to that sister of mine, and particularly the early acquaintance I made with intervals, scales, and chords.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I owe a great deal to that sister of mine, and particularly the early acquaintance I made with intervals, scales, and chords.
slatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
carry out
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
tonelessadjective
lacking in tone or expression
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
unworldlyadjective
not concerned with the temporal world or swayed by mundane considerations
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
precisely as stated
From this reading Hardly conscious who helped me on, I was helped very far indeed.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hardly conscious who helped me on, I was helped very far indeed.
which person or people
From this reading Hardly conscious who helped me on, I was helped very far indeed.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My mother, besides being essentially an unworldly person, had, I think, given up the cherished idea of my becoming a great mercantile character, and even the expectation that I should take kindly to the prospective partnership with Fred; for certainly she allowed me to devote more time to my music tasks with Millicent than to any others.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Other musicians, before whom I bow, have been guided in the first toneless symbols and effects of tone by the hand, the voice, the brain of women; but they have generally been famous women.
produce a literary work
From this reading Already she had taught me to play from figured basses a little, to read elementary books, and to write upon a ruled slate simple studies in harmony.
