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Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.
Many of the expressions will probably be thought hyperbolical.
You will, however, remember that our pulsation is more rapid than yours.
* * * * * Like Lertees[1] at sunrise, opening into life, are thine eyes;
Sparkling and darting like Zacostees[2] the most rare.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Another World

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of Another World is here in full — 462 sentences across 93 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/92 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.
/ðə ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ tuː wɪtʃ aɪ hæv ˈædəd ðə ˌekspləˈneɪʃən ʌv ˈsɜːrtən tɜːrmz kənˈveɪz æz ˈnɪrli æz meɪ biː ðə ˈmiːnɪŋ ʌv sʌm ˈvɜːrsəz əˈdrest baɪ ə ˈlʌvər tuː ðə ˈɑːbdʒekt ʌv hɪz ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
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Many of the expressions will probably be thought hyperbolical.
Line 3
You will, however, remember that our pulsation is more rapid than yours.
Line 4
* * * * * Like Lertees[1] at sunrise, opening into life, are thine eyes;
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Sparkling and darting like Zacostees[2] the most rare.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

conveys verb US /kənˈveɪz/

third-person singular of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading “The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.”

darting verb US /ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/

-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading “Sparkling and darting like Zacostees[2] the most rare.”

expressions noun US /ɪkˈspreʃənz/

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading “Many of the expressions will probably be thought hyperbolical.”

rapid adjective US /ˈræpəd/

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading “You will, however, remember that our pulsation is more rapid than yours.”

Sparkling adjective US /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading “Sparkling and darting like Zacostees[2] the most rare.”

sunrise noun US /ˈsʌnraɪz/

the first light of day

From this reading “* * * * * Like Lertees[1] at sunrise, opening into life, are thine eyes;”

thine pronoun US /ðaɪn/

an old word for “yours”

From this reading “* * * * * Like Lertees[1] at sunrise, opening into life, are thine eyes;”

verses noun US /ˈvɜːrsəz/

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading “The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.”

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1

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

From this reading * * * * * Like Lertees[1] at sunrise, opening into life, are thine eyes;

2

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

From this reading Sparkling and darting like Zacostees[2] the most rare.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Sparkling and darting like Zacostees[2] the most rare.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading * * * * * Like Lertees[1] at sunrise, opening into life, are thine eyes;

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading * * * * * Like Lertees[1] at sunrise, opening into life, are thine eyes;

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

conveysverbUS /kənˈveɪz/

third-person singular of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

dartingverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/

-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Sparkling and darting like Zacostees[2] the most rare.

explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Many of the expressions will probably be thought hyperbolical.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading * * * * * Like Lertees[1] at sunrise, opening into life, are thine eyes;

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading You will, however, remember that our pulsation is more rapid than yours.

hyperbolical

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

From this reading Many of the expressions will probably be thought hyperbolical.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading * * * * * Like Lertees[1] at sunrise, opening into life, are thine eyes;

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading You will, however, remember that our pulsation is more rapid than yours.

Lertees

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

From this reading * * * * * Like Lertees[1] at sunrise, opening into life, are thine eyes;

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading * * * * * Like Lertees[1] at sunrise, opening into life, are thine eyes;

LikeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading * * * * * Like Lertees[1] at sunrise, opening into life, are thine eyes;

lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many of the expressions will probably be thought hyperbolical.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading You will, however, remember that our pulsation is more rapid than yours.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Sparkling and darting like Zacostees[2] the most rare.

nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading * * * * * Like Lertees[1] at sunrise, opening into life, are thine eyes;

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading You will, however, remember that our pulsation is more rapid than yours.

probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Many of the expressions will probably be thought hyperbolical.

pulsationnoun

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading You will, however, remember that our pulsation is more rapid than yours.

rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading You will, however, remember that our pulsation is more rapid than yours.

rareadjectiveUS /rer/

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Sparkling and darting like Zacostees[2] the most rare.

rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/

To recall to mind.

From this reading You will, however, remember that our pulsation is more rapid than yours.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

SparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading Sparkling and darting like Zacostees[2] the most rare.

sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/

the first light of day

From this reading * * * * * Like Lertees[1] at sunrise, opening into life, are thine eyes;

termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading You will, however, remember that our pulsation is more rapid than yours.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You will, however, remember that our pulsation is more rapid than yours.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

thinepronounUS /ðaɪn/

an old word for “yours”

From this reading * * * * * Like Lertees[1] at sunrise, opening into life, are thine eyes;

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Many of the expressions will probably be thought hyperbolical.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading The following, to which I have added the explanation of certain terms, conveys as nearly as may be the meaning of some verses addressed by a lover to the object of his admiration.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Many of the expressions will probably be thought hyperbolical.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You will, however, remember that our pulsation is more rapid than yours.

yourspronounUS /jʊrz/

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading You will, however, remember that our pulsation is more rapid than yours.

Zacostees

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

From this reading Sparkling and darting like Zacostees[2] the most rare.

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