Chapter I

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

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

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From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

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

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

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

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

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

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

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From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

rid of obstructions

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

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From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

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From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

expel from a country

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

opinion or judgment

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

start firing a weapon

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

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From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

create by hammering

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

set up or found

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

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From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

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

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

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

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

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

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

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From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

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

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

immediately past

From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

march in a procession

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

by chance

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

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

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

the force of workers available

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

a particular point in time

From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

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

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

not any; not one

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

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

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

and nothing more

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

above and across; more than

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

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From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

United States illustrator whose works present a sentimental idealized view of everyday life (1894-1978)

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

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From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

plural of “syllable” — a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

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

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading At last I perceived, however, that the poem was living itself out at that moment in my heart, and did not then need the half-futile expression that words at best can give.

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

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

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From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

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

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

at the time that

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

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

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

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From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I felt that it was the beginning of a song which, if only I could imprison it in my rhyme, would stick in the hearts of our men of Acadie, and live upon their lips, and be sung at every camp and hearth fire, as “_À la Claire Fontaine_” is sung by the _voyageurs_ of the St. Lawrence.

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 _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But I did put it into words at a later day, when at last I found myself able to set it apart and view it with clear eyes; and you shall judge, maybe, when I come to put my verses into print, whether I succeeded in making the words rhyme fairly and the volatile syllables march at measured pace.

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From this reading _Being the Story of Yvonne de Lamourie, and how she went into exile with the villagers of Grand Pré_ Author of _The Forge in the Forest_, _A History of Canada_, _Earth’s Enigmas_, _New York Nocturnes_, &c.

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From this reading Lamson, Wolffe and Company Boston, New York, London MDCCCXCVIII PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON “R_evenant à la Belle Acadie_”—the words sang themselves over and over in my brain, but I could get no further than that one line, try as I might.