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From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were these: I. They are useful.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Become in early years well-informed concerning the extent of the four voices.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading "Become in early years well-informed concerning the extent of the four voices.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "Become in early years well-informed concerning the extent of the four voices.
divisible by two
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading "Become in early years well-informed concerning the extent of the four voices.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Become in early years well-informed concerning the extent of the four voices.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They were these: I. They are useful.
of great significance or value
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MUSIC IN SCHOOL.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
a particular point in time
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading MUSIC IN SCHOOL.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Become in early years well-informed concerning the extent of the four voices.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
an educational institution
From this reading MUSIC IN SCHOOL.
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 In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
deliver by singing
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Become in early years well-informed concerning the extent of the four voices.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They were these: I. They are useful.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were these: I. They are useful.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
being of use or service
From this reading They were these: I. They are useful.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
precisely as stated
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Become in early years well-informed concerning the extent of the four voices.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
well-informedadjective
possessing sound knowledge
From this reading "Become in early years well-informed concerning the extent of the four voices.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were these: I. They are useful.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
a late time of life
From this reading "Become in early years well-informed concerning the extent of the four voices.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In case, however, that you have a good voice, do not hesitate a moment to cultivate it; and believe, at the same time, that heaven has granted you a valuable gift."--_Robert Schumann._[68] In the previous Talk we learned two very important facts about school studies.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Try, even with a poor voice, to sing at sight without the aid of an instrument; from that your ear will constantly improve.
