Chapter XIV

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From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

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From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

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From this reading The manuscript had remained at home, tied up in its square, spotted, stone-colour covers,[418] but was sent on to him, to be discussed in the Washington circle.

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From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

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From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

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From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The manuscript had remained at home, tied up in its square, spotted, stone-colour covers,[418] but was sent on to him, to be discussed in the Washington circle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The manuscript had remained at home, tied up in its square, spotted, stone-colour covers,[418] but was sent on to him, to be discussed in the Washington circle.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading The manuscript had remained at home, tied up in its square, spotted, stone-colour covers,[418] but was sent on to him, to be discussed in the Washington circle.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

of words or propositions so related that each is the negation of the other

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading The manuscript had remained at home, tied up in its square, spotted, stone-colour covers,[418] but was sent on to him, to be discussed in the Washington circle.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading The manuscript had remained at home, tied up in its square, spotted, stone-colour covers,[418] but was sent on to him, to be discussed in the Washington circle.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

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From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The manuscript had remained at home, tied up in its square, spotted, stone-colour covers,[418] but was sent on to him, to be discussed in the Washington circle.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The manuscript had remained at home, tied up in its square, spotted, stone-colour covers,[418] but was sent on to him, to be discussed in the Washington circle.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

immediately past

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading The manuscript had remained at home, tied up in its square, spotted, stone-colour covers,[418] but was sent on to him, to be discussed in the Washington circle.

characteristic of a mother

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The manuscript had remained at home, tied up in its square, spotted, stone-colour covers,[418] but was sent on to him, to be discussed in the Washington circle.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The manuscript had remained at home, tied up in its square, spotted, stone-colour covers,[418] but was sent on to him, to be discussed in the Washington circle.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The manuscript had remained at home, tied up in its square, spotted, stone-colour covers,[418] but was sent on to him, to be discussed in the Washington circle.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

being two more than seventy

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)

From this reading The manuscript had remained at home, tied up in its square, spotted, stone-colour covers,[418] but was sent on to him, to be discussed in the Washington circle.

make square

From this reading The manuscript had remained at home, tied up in its square, spotted, stone-colour covers,[418] but was sent on to him, to be discussed in the Washington circle.

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From this reading The manuscript had remained at home, tied up in its square, spotted, stone-colour covers,[418] but was sent on to him, to be discussed in the Washington circle.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

bound or secured closely

From this reading The manuscript had remained at home, tied up in its square, spotted, stone-colour covers,[418] but was sent on to him, to be discussed in the Washington circle.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

in the direction of

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The manuscript had remained at home, tied up in its square, spotted, stone-colour covers,[418] but was sent on to him, to be discussed in the Washington circle.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

during the time that

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.

possessive form of “whitman” — United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Among the poems which preceded his visit to the capital were probably the song of "Pioneers,"[420] with its cry of the West, and the poem of the "Broadway Pageant,"[421] of 1860, celebrating the Japanese Embassy, and forming a complementary tribute to the maternal East.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Early in 1864 a friend seems to have taken it the round of the Boston publishers, but without success.[419] If we are to understand Whitman's attitude towards the war, we must glance at the little brown volume of seventy-two pages, _Walt Whitman's Drum-taps_.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

a late time of life

From this reading Several of the poems in this collection had been written in that city during the two years which had elapsed since the last publication of _Leaves of Grass_, before he set out for Washington.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading A WASHINGTON CLERK While Whitman was at home, during the latter part of 1864, he doubtless put the finishing touches to _Drum-taps_, which was printed at New York early in the following summer.