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From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Do not be afraid of the words theory, thorough-bass, and the like, they will meet you as friends if you will meet them so."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Do not be afraid of the words theory, thorough-bass, and the like, they will meet you as friends if you will meet them so."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Do not be afraid of the words theory, thorough-bass, and the like, they will meet you as friends if you will meet them so."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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Benvenuto
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From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading So with this: "Learn betimes the fundamental principles of harmony."
CellininounUS /tʃeˈliːni/
Italian sculptor (1500-1571)
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
COUNTERPOINTverbUS /ˈkaʊntərpɔɪnt/
to show differences when compared; be different
From this reading HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do not be afraid of the words theory, thorough-bass, and the like, they will meet you as friends if you will meet them so."
all things; all of a situation
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intense or sharp
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
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FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Do not be afraid of the words theory, thorough-bass, and the like, they will meet you as friends if you will meet them so."
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading So with this: "Learn betimes the fundamental principles of harmony."
HARMONYnounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
how
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Do not be afraid of the words theory, thorough-bass, and the like, they will meet you as friends if you will meet them so."
of great significance or value
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Do not be afraid of the words theory, thorough-bass, and the like, they will meet you as friends if you will meet them so."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
come together
From this reading "Do not be afraid of the words theory, thorough-bass, and the like, they will meet you as friends if you will meet them so."
Michaelangelo
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From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Do not be afraid of the words theory, thorough-bass, and the like, they will meet you as friends if you will meet them so."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
on one occasion
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading So with this: "Learn betimes the fundamental principles of harmony."
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
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express in words
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
SchumannnounUS /ˈʃuːmən/
German pianist and composer of piano music; renowned for her interpretation of music, especially the music of her husband Robert Schumann (1819-1896)
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So with this: "Learn betimes the fundamental principles of harmony."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Do not be afraid of the words theory, thorough-bass, and the like, they will meet you as friends if you will meet them so."
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading "Do not be afraid of the words theory, thorough-bass, and the like, they will meet you as friends if you will meet them so."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do not be afraid of the words theory, thorough-bass, and the like, they will meet you as friends if you will meet them so."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So with this: "Learn betimes the fundamental principles of harmony."
thorough-bass
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From this reading "Do not be afraid of the words theory, thorough-bass, and the like, they will meet you as friends if you will meet them so."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
interact in a certain way
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of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
the speaker together with one or more other people
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an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading "Whilst I was in Florence, I did my utmost to learn the exquisite manner of Michaelangelo, and never once lost sight of it."--_Benvenuto Cellini._[43] On any important music subject Schumann has something to say.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Do not be afraid of the words theory, thorough-bass, and the like, they will meet you as friends if you will meet them so."
in the company of; together with
From this reading So with this: "Learn betimes the fundamental principles of harmony."
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Do not be afraid of the words theory, thorough-bass, and the like, they will meet you as friends if you will meet them so."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do not be afraid of the words theory, thorough-bass, and the like, they will meet you as friends if you will meet them so."
