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From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Here we are, gathered together to talk about music.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
react verbally
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here we are, gathered together to talk about music.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading We know music is pleasing; to many of us it is even more than a pleasure; of course, it is difficult to get the lessons properly and we must struggle and strive.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading We know music is pleasing; to many of us it is even more than a pleasure; of course, it is difficult to get the lessons properly and we must struggle and strive.
divisible by two
From this reading We know music is pleasing; to many of us it is even more than a pleasure; of course, it is difficult to get the lessons properly and we must struggle and strive.
fairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
brought together in one place
From this reading Here we are, gathered together to talk about music.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We know music is pleasing; to many of us it is even more than a pleasure; of course, it is difficult to get the lessons properly and we must struggle and strive.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here we are, gathered together to talk about music.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
and nothing more
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know music is pleasing; to many of us it is even more than a pleasure; of course, it is difficult to get the lessons properly and we must struggle and strive.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading We know music is pleasing; to many of us it is even more than a pleasure; of course, it is difficult to get the lessons properly and we must struggle and strive.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
LuthernounUS /ˈluːθər/
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
engage in
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading We know music is pleasing; to many of us it is even more than a pleasure; of course, it is difficult to get the lessons properly and we must struggle and strive.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading WHY WE SHOULD STUDY MUSIC.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We know music is pleasing; to many of us it is even more than a pleasure; of course, it is difficult to get the lessons properly and we must struggle and strive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
on one occasion
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading We know music is pleasing; to many of us it is even more than a pleasure; of course, it is difficult to get the lessons properly and we must struggle and strive.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading We know music is pleasing; to many of us it is even more than a pleasure; of course, it is difficult to get the lessons properly and we must struggle and strive.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading We know music is pleasing; to many of us it is even more than a pleasure; of course, it is difficult to get the lessons properly and we must struggle and strive.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading WHY WE SHOULD STUDY MUSIC.
striveverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading We know music is pleasing; to many of us it is even more than a pleasure; of course, it is difficult to get the lessons properly and we must struggle and strive.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading We know music is pleasing; to many of us it is even more than a pleasure; of course, it is difficult to get the lessons properly and we must struggle and strive.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading WHY WE SHOULD STUDY MUSIC.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We know music is pleasing; to many of us it is even more than a pleasure; of course, it is difficult to get the lessons properly and we must struggle and strive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Here we are, gathered together to talk about music.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We know music is pleasing; to many of us it is even more than a pleasure; of course, it is difficult to get the lessons properly and we must struggle and strive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WHY WE SHOULD STUDY MUSIC.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
which person or people
From this reading "Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding."--_Martin Luther._[1] It was this same music lover who said once, "Music is the fairest gift of God."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading WHY WE SHOULD STUDY MUSIC.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Just these words should be a sufficient answer to the question which we have asked in this Talk, but a little more may make it clearer.
