used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Those dear people think I like it because the translated ‘words’ have a semblance of being Scotch, and I am a Scot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the words are not Scotch, nor is this their charm.
for the reason that
From this reading Those dear people think I like it because the translated ‘words’ have a semblance of being Scotch, and I am a Scot.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Those dear people think I like it because the translated ‘words’ have a semblance of being Scotch, and I am a Scot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the words are not Scotch, nor is this their charm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Everybody knows the charming song which is called by this name.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Everybody knows the charming song which is called by this name.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading But the words are not Scotch, nor is this their charm.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Everybody knows the charming song which is called by this name.
dearly loved
From this reading Those dear people think I like it because the translated ‘words’ have a semblance of being Scotch, and I am a Scot.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
every person
From this reading Everybody knows the charming song which is called by this name.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
half-smile
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From this reading A kind half-smile mingles in the music on these occasions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those dear people think I like it because the translated ‘words’ have a semblance of being Scotch, and I am a Scot.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
a social unit living together
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody knows the charming song which is called by this name.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A kind half-smile mingles in the music on these occasions.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Everybody knows the charming song which is called by this name.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Those dear people think I like it because the translated ‘words’ have a semblance of being Scotch, and I am a Scot.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
minglesverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlz/
third-person singular of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading A kind half-smile mingles in the music on these occasions.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Everybody knows the charming song which is called by this name.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But the words are not Scotch, nor is this their charm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the words are not Scotch, nor is this their charm.
something you have to do
From this reading A kind half-smile mingles in the music on these occasions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A kind half-smile mingles in the music on these occasions.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Those dear people think I like it because the translated ‘words’ have a semblance of being Scotch, and I am a Scot.
ScotnounUS /skɑːt/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading Those dear people think I like it because the translated ‘words’ have a semblance of being Scotch, and I am a Scot.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading Those dear people think I like it because the translated ‘words’ have a semblance of being Scotch, and I am a Scot.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading Those dear people think I like it because the translated ‘words’ have a semblance of being Scotch, and I am a Scot.
softestadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːftəst/
superlative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Everybody knows the charming song which is called by this name.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everybody knows the charming song which is called by this name.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the words are not Scotch, nor is this their charm.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A kind half-smile mingles in the music on these occasions.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Those dear people think I like it because the translated ‘words’ have a semblance of being Scotch, and I am a Scot.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Everybody knows the charming song which is called by this name.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those dear people think I like it because the translated ‘words’ have a semblance of being Scotch, and I am a Scot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Those dear people think I like it because the translated ‘words’ have a semblance of being Scotch, and I am a Scot.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
in or at the place that
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Everybody knows the charming song which is called by this name.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Those dear people think I like it because the translated ‘words’ have a semblance of being Scotch, and I am a Scot.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I hear it sometimes in a young household full of life and kindness and music, where it is sung to me, with a tender indulgence for my weakness and limited apprehension of higher efforts, by the most sympathetic and softest of voices.
