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From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Why, once I wanted to be a _ Meistersinger_ myself, but I could not manage it, even though I tried all I knew how.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All that I gained by my efforts was ridicule and mockery.
appendagesnounUS /əˈpendɪdʒɪz/
plural of “appendage” — an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Why, once I wanted to be a _ Meistersinger_ myself, but I could not manage it, even though I tried all I knew how.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But you will succeed better, and it shall be said, what the master can't do, his journeymen can.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Why, once I wanted to be a _ Meistersinger_ myself, but I could not manage it, even though I tried all I knew how.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All that I gained by my efforts was ridicule and mockery.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But you will succeed better, and it shall be said, what the master can't do, his journeymen can.
can't
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From this reading But you will succeed better, and it shall be said, what the master can't do, his journeymen can.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Why, once I wanted to be a _ Meistersinger_ myself, but I could not manage it, even though I tried all I knew how.
delectableadjectiveUS /dɪˈlektəbəl/
extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But you will succeed better, and it shall be said, what the master can't do, his journeymen can.
increase twofold
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading All that I gained by my efforts was ridicule and mockery.
one or the other of two
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
embellishmentnounUS /emˈbelɪʃmənt/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
divisible by two
From this reading Why, once I wanted to be a _ Meistersinger_ myself, but I could not manage it, even though I tried all I knew how.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading All that I gained by my efforts was ridicule and mockery.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But you will succeed better, and it shall be said, what the master can't do, his journeymen can.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why, once I wanted to be a _ Meistersinger_ myself, but I could not manage it, even though I tried all I knew how.
journeymen
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From this reading But you will succeed better, and it shall be said, what the master can't do, his journeymen can.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Why, once I wanted to be a _ Meistersinger_ myself, but I could not manage it, even though I tried all I knew how.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Why, once I wanted to be a _ Meistersinger_ myself, but I could not manage it, even though I tried all I knew how.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
Meistersinger
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From this reading Why, once I wanted to be a _ Meistersinger_ myself, but I could not manage it, even though I tried all I knew how.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading All that I gained by my efforts was ridicule and mockery.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Why, once I wanted to be a _ Meistersinger_ myself, but I could not manage it, even though I tried all I knew how.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
on one occasion
From this reading Why, once I wanted to be a _ Meistersinger_ myself, but I could not manage it, even though I tried all I knew how.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading All that I gained by my efforts was ridicule and mockery.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But you will succeed better, and it shall be said, what the master can't do, his journeymen can.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading But you will succeed better, and it shall be said, what the master can't do, his journeymen can.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that I gained by my efforts was ridicule and mockery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Why, once I wanted to be a _ Meistersinger_ myself, but I could not manage it, even though I tried all I knew how.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Why, once I wanted to be a _ Meistersinger_ myself, but I could not manage it, even though I tried all I knew how.
unsuitableadjectiveUS /ənˈsuːtəbəl/
not meant or adapted for a particular purpose
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
VoluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Why, once I wanted to be a _ Meistersinger_ myself, but I could not manage it, even though I tried all I knew how.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All that I gained by my efforts was ridicule and mockery.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But you will succeed better, and it shall be said, what the master can't do, his journeymen can.
at the time that
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, once I wanted to be a _ Meistersinger_ myself, but I could not manage it, even though I tried all I knew how.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But you will succeed better, and it shall be said, what the master can't do, his journeymen can.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading In 'Voluntary Singing'32 I either got into false 'appendages,' or 'double notes,' or a wrong 'measure,' or an unsuitable 'embellishment,' or started the wrong melody altogether.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When the song came to an end Master Martin said, "Heaven has endowed you with a noble gift, my brave lads; you would not believe how highly I value the delectable art of song.
