used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Had there never been any human affection, there never could have been uttered a strain of music.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Possibly some mother, looking in the eyes of her babe, gave the first melody to the enraptured air.
(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 Language is not subtle enough, tender enough, to express all that we feel; and when language fails, the highest and deepest longings are translated into music.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Of one thing, however, I am certain, and that is, that Music was born of love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Language is not subtle enough, tender enough, to express all that we feel; and when language fails, the highest and deepest longings are translated into music.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Possibly some mother, looking in the eyes of her babe, gave the first melody to the enraptured air.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had there never been any human affection, there never could have been uttered a strain of music.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
brought into existence
From this reading Of one thing, however, I am certain, and that is, that Music was born of love.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Of one thing, however, I am certain, and that is, that Music was born of love.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Had there never been any human affection, there never could have been uttered a strain of music.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Language is not subtle enough, tender enough, to express all that we feel; and when language fails, the highest and deepest longings are translated into music.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Language is not subtle enough, tender enough, to express all that we feel; and when language fails, the highest and deepest longings are translated into music.
enrapturedadjectiveUS /enˈræptʃərd/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading Possibly some mother, looking in the eyes of her babe, gave the first melody to the enraptured air.
give expression to
From this reading Language is not subtle enough, tender enough, to express all that we feel; and when language fails, the highest and deepest longings are translated into music.
communicated in words
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Possibly some mother, looking in the eyes of her babe, gave the first melody to the enraptured air.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Language is not subtle enough, tender enough, to express all that we feel; and when language fails, the highest and deepest longings are translated into music.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Language is not subtle enough, tender enough, to express all that we feel; and when language fails, the highest and deepest longings are translated into music.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Possibly some mother, looking in the eyes of her babe, gave the first melody to the enraptured air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
set up or found
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Possibly some mother, looking in the eyes of her babe, gave the first melody to the enraptured air.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had there never been any human affection, there never could have been uttered a strain of music.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Possibly some mother, looking in the eyes of her babe, gave the first melody to the enraptured air.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Language is not subtle enough, tender enough, to express all that we feel; and when language fails, the highest and deepest longings are translated into music.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Of one thing, however, I am certain, and that is, that Music was born of love.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Had there never been any human affection, there never could have been uttered a strain of music.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of one thing, however, I am certain, and that is, that Music was born of love.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
INGERSOLL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Language is not subtle enough, tender enough, to express all that we feel; and when language fails, the highest and deepest longings are translated into music.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of one thing, however, I am certain, and that is, that Music was born of love.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Language is not subtle enough, tender enough, to express all that we feel; and when language fails, the highest and deepest longings are translated into music.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
longingsnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
plural of “longing” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Language is not subtle enough, tender enough, to express all that we feel; and when language fails, the highest and deepest longings are translated into music.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Possibly some mother, looking in the eyes of her babe, gave the first melody to the enraptured air.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Of one thing, however, I am certain, and that is, that Music was born of love.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Possibly some mother, looking in the eyes of her babe, gave the first melody to the enraptured air.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Possibly some mother, looking in the eyes of her babe, gave the first melody to the enraptured air.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Of one thing, however, I am certain, and that is, that Music was born of love.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Had there never been any human affection, there never could have been uttered a strain of music.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Language is not subtle enough, tender enough, to express all that we feel; and when language fails, the highest and deepest longings are translated into music.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of one thing, however, I am certain, and that is, that Music was born of love.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of one thing, however, I am certain, and that is, that Music was born of love.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
Photogravurenoun
printing from an intaglio plate prepared by photographic methods
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
by chance
From this reading Possibly some mother, looking in the eyes of her babe, gave the first melody to the enraptured air.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Possibly some mother, looking in the eyes of her babe, gave the first melody to the enraptured air.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Had there never been any human affection, there never could have been uttered a strain of music.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Language is not subtle enough, tender enough, to express all that we feel; and when language fails, the highest and deepest longings are translated into music.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Language is not subtle enough, tender enough, to express all that we feel; and when language fails, the highest and deepest longings are translated into music.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of one thing, however, I am certain, and that is, that Music was born of love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Possibly some mother, looking in the eyes of her babe, gave the first melody to the enraptured air.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Had there never been any human affection, there never could have been uttered a strain of music.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
a special situation
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Possibly some mother, looking in the eyes of her babe, gave the first melody to the enraptured air.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Language is not subtle enough, tender enough, to express all that we feel; and when language fails, the highest and deepest longings are translated into music.
communicated in words
From this reading Had there never been any human affection, there never could have been uttered a strain of music.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of one thing, however, I am certain, and that is, that Music was born of love.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Language is not subtle enough, tender enough, to express all that we feel; and when language fails, the highest and deepest longings are translated into music.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL Photogravure after a photograph from life_ Before man found a name for any thought, or thing, he had hopes and fears and passions, and these were rudely expressed in tones.
at the time that
From this reading Language is not subtle enough, tender enough, to express all that we feel; and when language fails, the highest and deepest longings are translated into music.
