Chapter VI

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

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

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

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

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

From this reading Love's reasons are without reason.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

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

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

for the reason that

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The summer had been full of interest and excitement, but it was over.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The summer had been full of interest and excitement, but it was over.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

a young person of either sex

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

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

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

remove the dust from

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

divisible by two

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The summer had been full of interest and excitement, but it was over.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Love, thou knowest, is full of jealousy.

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

From this reading The summer had been full of interest and excitement, but it was over.

plural of “hollyhock” — any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

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

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

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

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

incapable of failure or error

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The summer had been full of interest and excitement, but it was over.

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

From this reading Love, thou knowest, is full of jealousy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The summer had been full of interest and excitement, but it was over.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading Love, thou knowest, is full of jealousy.

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

From this reading Love, thou knowest, is full of jealousy.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Love, thou knowest, is full of jealousy.

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Love's reasons are without reason.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

become covered with mist

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

the middle of the day

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Love, thou knowest, is full of jealousy.

above and across; more than

From this reading The summer had been full of interest and excitement, but it was over.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Love's reasons are without reason.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Love's reasons are without reason.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

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

From this reading The summer had been full of interest and excitement, but it was over.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

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

From this reading The summer had been full of interest and excitement, but it was over.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Love, thou knowest, is full of jealousy.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

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

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

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

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

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

From this reading The summer had been full of interest and excitement, but it was over.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

showing sorrow

From this reading There was the infallible sense of ended summer, even at noonday; and the dahlias and hollyhocks, dripping in the morning mist, seemed to be weeping for it.

third-person singular of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading A CHILD, TWO LOVERS, AND A WEDDING Because I am, Thy clay that weeps, thy dust that cares, Contract my hour that I may climb and find relief.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Love's reasons are without reason.