(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Like all amateurs, we do become excited.
amateursnounUS /ˈæmətɜːrz/
plural of “amateur” — someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading Like all amateurs, we do become excited.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And when we are excited, we tend to play faster and faster, and louder and louder, unless something holds us up.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And when we are excited, we tend to play faster and faster, and louder and louder, unless something holds us up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus exhorted, we settle down just as earnestly, but with more attention to the waymarks and the phrasings of the score.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Probably it is at these moments that we do our very best.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Thus exhorted, we settle down just as earnestly, but with more attention to the waymarks and the phrasings of the score.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Like all amateurs, we do become excited.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Probably it is at these moments that we do our very best.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thus exhorted, we settle down just as earnestly, but with more attention to the waymarks and the phrasings of the score.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Like all amateurs, we do become excited.
double-bassadjective
pitched an octave below normal bass instrumental or vocal range
From this reading "Pianissimo!" shouts the double-bass, fortissimo.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Thus exhorted, we settle down just as earnestly, but with more attention to the waymarks and the phrasings of the score.
in a serious manner
From this reading Thus exhorted, we settle down just as earnestly, but with more attention to the waymarks and the phrasings of the score.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Like all amateurs, we do become excited.
exhortedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “exhort” — spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
From this reading Thus exhorted, we settle down just as earnestly, but with more attention to the waymarks and the phrasings of the score.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading And when we are excited, we tend to play faster and faster, and louder and louder, unless something holds us up.
fortissimonoun
a musical composition or musical passage to be performed very loudly
From this reading "Pianissimo!" shouts the double-bass, fortissimo.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading And when we are excited, we tend to play faster and faster, and louder and louder, unless something holds us up.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Probably it is at these moments that we do our very best.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Probably it is at these moments that we do our very best.
and nothing more
From this reading Thus exhorted, we settle down just as earnestly, but with more attention to the waymarks and the phrasings of the score.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like all amateurs, we do become excited.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading And when we are excited, we tend to play faster and faster, and louder and louder, unless something holds us up.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Probably it is at these moments that we do our very best.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thus exhorted, we settle down just as earnestly, but with more attention to the waymarks and the phrasings of the score.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus exhorted, we settle down just as earnestly, but with more attention to the waymarks and the phrasings of the score.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Probably it is at these moments that we do our very best.
phrasings
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From this reading Thus exhorted, we settle down just as earnestly, but with more attention to the waymarks and the phrasings of the score.
Pianissimonoun
(music) low loudness
From this reading "Pianissimo!" shouts the double-bass, fortissimo.
participate in games or sport
From this reading And when we are excited, we tend to play faster and faster, and louder and louder, unless something holds us up.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably it is at these moments that we do our very best.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Thus exhorted, we settle down just as earnestly, but with more attention to the waymarks and the phrasings of the score.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Thus exhorted, we settle down just as earnestly, but with more attention to the waymarks and the phrasings of the score.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "Pianissimo!" shouts the double-bass, fortissimo.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And when we are excited, we tend to play faster and faster, and louder and louder, unless something holds us up.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading And when we are excited, we tend to play faster and faster, and louder and louder, unless something holds us up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Probably it is at these moments that we do our very best.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Pianissimo!" shouts the double-bass, fortissimo.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Probably it is at these moments that we do our very best.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus exhorted, we settle down just as earnestly, but with more attention to the waymarks and the phrasings of the score.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And when we are excited, we tend to play faster and faster, and louder and louder, unless something holds us up.
except if; if not
From this reading And when we are excited, we tend to play faster and faster, and louder and louder, unless something holds us up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And when we are excited, we tend to play faster and faster, and louder and louder, unless something holds us up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And when we are excited, we tend to play faster and faster, and louder and louder, unless something holds us up.
precisely as stated
From this reading Probably it is at these moments that we do our very best.
waymarks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus exhorted, we settle down just as earnestly, but with more attention to the waymarks and the phrasings of the score.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Like all amateurs, we do become excited.
at the time that
From this reading And when we are excited, we tend to play faster and faster, and louder and louder, unless something holds us up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus exhorted, we settle down just as earnestly, but with more attention to the waymarks and the phrasings of the score.
