used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
ardournoun
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading But Reginald and Una were the most sedate of sweethearts, and talked of other things besides the ardour of their passion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading But Reginald and Una were the most sedate of sweethearts, and talked of other things besides the ardour of their passion.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
brought into existence
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Reginald and Una were the most sedate of sweethearts, and talked of other things besides the ardour of their passion.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In this instance they were discussing their future and the chances of their marriage.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In this instance they were discussing their future and the chances of their marriage.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
yet to be or coming
From this reading In this instance they were discussing their future and the chances of their marriage.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
only a very short time before
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
incoherentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In this instance they were discussing their future and the chances of their marriage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
loud-swelling
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From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
majestical
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From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
MakernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading In this instance they were discussing their future and the chances of their marriage.
melodiousadjectiveUS /məˈloʊdiəs/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But Reginald and Una were the most sedate of sweethearts, and talked of other things besides the ardour of their passion.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
NaughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But Reginald and Una were the most sedate of sweethearts, and talked of other things besides the ardour of their passion.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
recordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
Reginald
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From this reading But Reginald and Una were the most sedate of sweethearts, and talked of other things besides the ardour of their passion.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
responsiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspɑːnsɪv/
containing or using responses; alternating
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
rhapsodies
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From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading But Reginald and Una were the most sedate of sweethearts, and talked of other things besides the ardour of their passion.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
sighings
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From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
soaringadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrɪŋ/
ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
sweetheartsnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrts/
plural of “sweetheart” — a person loved by another person
From this reading But Reginald and Una were the most sedate of sweethearts, and talked of other things besides the ardour of their passion.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But Reginald and Una were the most sedate of sweethearts, and talked of other things besides the ardour of their passion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But Reginald and Una were the most sedate of sweethearts, and talked of other things besides the ardour of their passion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But Reginald and Una were the most sedate of sweethearts, and talked of other things besides the ardour of their passion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
toilsnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
Una
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From this reading But Reginald and Una were the most sedate of sweethearts, and talked of other things besides the ardour of their passion.
directed up
From this reading Here, at the loud-swelling organ, my soul is responsive To passion and grandeur of music, and sighings melodious, It bursts from its prison of gloom, soaring upward rejoicing, Borne on the stormy, majestical breath of the organ."
being of use or service
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
precisely as stated
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
vexations
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From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Reginald and Una were the most sedate of sweethearts, and talked of other things besides the ardour of their passion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading As a rule, the conversations of lovers are hardly worth recording, consisting, as they mostly do, of incoherent rhapsodies of love and devotion, with very little of that useful quality called common sense.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Naught have I seen of the earth, for mine eyes have been darkened Since I was born to this life, with its toils and vexations, Yet hath the Maker, in mercy, bestowed compensation, Music, and love of sweet singing to lighten the burden.
