Chapter XII

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From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

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From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

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

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

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

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

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

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

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From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

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

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At its back great stretches of woodland swept the country as far as the eye could see, and low hills served as watch-towers over the deep in times of war.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

favorite

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

a youthful male person

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

having hair of a dark color

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

a period of 100 years

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

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

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading At its back great stretches of woodland swept the country as far as the eye could see, and low hills served as watch-towers over the deep in times of war.

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

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

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

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

lively and spirited

From this reading Portland was in those days a town of wooden houses, with streets shaded with trees, and the waters of the sea almost dashing up to its doorways.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Portland was in those days a town of wooden houses, with streets shaded with trees, and the waters of the sea almost dashing up to its doorways.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading At its back great stretches of woodland swept the country as far as the eye could see, and low hills served as watch-towers over the deep in times of war.

greatly pleased

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

plural of “doorway” — the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Portland was in those days a town of wooden houses, with streets shaded with trees, and the waters of the sea almost dashing up to its doorways.

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

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

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From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

divisible by two

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

the organ of sight

From this reading At its back great stretches of woodland swept the country as far as the eye could see, and low hills served as watch-towers over the deep in times of war.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading At its back great stretches of woodland swept the country as far as the eye could see, and low hills served as watch-towers over the deep in times of war.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

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

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

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

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading At its back great stretches of woodland swept the country as far as the eye could see, and low hills served as watch-towers over the deep in times of war.

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

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

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

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Portland was in those days a town of wooden houses, with streets shaded with trees, and the waters of the sea almost dashing up to its doorways.

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

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

possessive form of “irving” — United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Portland was in those days a town of wooden houses, with streets shaded with trees, and the waters of the sea almost dashing up to its doorways.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

the literary culture

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading At its back great stretches of woodland swept the country as far as the eye could see, and low hills served as watch-towers over the deep in times of war.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

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

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

not any; not one

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

above and across; more than

From this reading At its back great stretches of woodland swept the country as far as the eye could see, and low hills served as watch-towers over the deep in times of war.

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 Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

by chance

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

first in rank or degree

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

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

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

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

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

except for; apart from

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Portland was in those days a town of wooden houses, with streets shaded with trees, and the waters of the sea almost dashing up to its doorways.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At its back great stretches of woodland swept the country as far as the eye could see, and low hills served as watch-towers over the deep in times of war.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading At its back great stretches of woodland swept the country as far as the eye could see, and low hills served as watch-towers over the deep in times of war.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading Portland was in those days a town of wooden houses, with streets shaded with trees, and the waters of the sea almost dashing up to its doorways.

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From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

express in speech

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

not in physical motion

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Portland was in those days a town of wooden houses, with streets shaded with trees, and the waters of the sea almost dashing up to its doorways.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading At its back great stretches of woodland swept the country as far as the eye could see, and low hills served as watch-towers over the deep in times of war.

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

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

possessing sweep

From this reading At its back great stretches of woodland swept the country as far as the eye could see, and low hills served as watch-towers over the deep in times of war.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

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

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Portland was in those days a town of wooden houses, with streets shaded with trees, and the waters of the sea almost dashing up to its doorways.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading At its back great stretches of woodland swept the country as far as the eye could see, and low hills served as watch-towers over the deep in times of war.

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

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Portland was in those days a town of wooden houses, with streets shaded with trees, and the waters of the sea almost dashing up to its doorways.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Portland was in those days a town of wooden houses, with streets shaded with trees, and the waters of the sea almost dashing up to its doorways.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

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

From this reading Portland was in those days a town of wooden houses, with streets shaded with trees, and the waters of the sea almost dashing up to its doorways.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

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From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading At its back great stretches of woodland swept the country as far as the eye could see, and low hills served as watch-towers over the deep in times of war.

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

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

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From this reading At its back great stretches of woodland swept the country as far as the eye could see, and low hills served as watch-towers over the deep in times of war.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Portland was in those days a town of wooden houses, with streets shaded with trees, and the waters of the sea almost dashing up to its doorways.

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

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

at the time that

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

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

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

belonging to which person

From this reading The boy was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the book might have been _Robinson Crusoe_, _The Arabian Nights_, or _Don Quixote_, all of which were prime favorites, or, possibly, it was Irving's _Sketch-Book_, of which he was so fond that even the covers delighted him, and whose charm remained unbroken throughout life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Portland was in those days a town of wooden houses, with streets shaded with trees, and the waters of the sea almost dashing up to its doorways.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading At its back great stretches of woodland swept the country as far as the eye could see, and low hills served as watch-towers over the deep in times of war.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 1807-1882 Almost any summer day in the early part of the century a blue-eyed, brown-haired boy might have been seen lying under a great apple-tree in the garden of an old house in Portland, forgetful of everything else in the world save the book he was reading.

a late time of life

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Years afterward, when, as a famous man of letters, he was called upon to pay his tribute to the memory of Irving, he could think of no more tender praise than to speak with grateful affection of the book which had so fascinated him as a boy, and whose pages still led him back into the "haunted chambers of youth."