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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
for the reason that
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is from this latter fact--being occupied with other things--that we can learn what listening is.
BrooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is from this latter fact--being occupied with other things--that we can learn what listening is.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is from this latter fact--being occupied with other things--that we can learn what listening is.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is from this latter fact--being occupied with other things--that we can learn what listening is.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
immediately past
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It is from this latter fact--being occupied with other things--that we can learn what listening is.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It is from this latter fact--being occupied with other things--that we can learn what listening is.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
hear with intention
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading LISTENING.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
Phillips
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is from this latter fact--being occupied with other things--that we can learn what listening is.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
Tyndall's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is from this latter fact--being occupied with other things--that we can learn what listening is.
at the time that
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sometimes, as in the case of Tyndall's companion, it is because we are not capable; at other times, as when the clock strikes and we do not hear, it is because we are occupied with other things.
but in spite of that
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must listen as if listening were your life."--_Phillips Brooks._[14] In our last Talk we learned that it was quite possible for sounds to be about us and yet we not hear them.
