Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It happened one Christmas eve, when Davy was about eight years old, and this is the way it came about.

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

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading _WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY E.B. BENSELL._ TO GUY.

past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

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

From this reading That particular Christmas eve was a snowy one and a blowy one, and one generally to be remembered.

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

From this reading _WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY E.B. BENSELL._ TO GUY.

carefree and happy and lighthearted

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes

From this reading That particular Christmas eve was a snowy one and a blowy one, and one generally to be remembered.

brought into existence

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

a youthful male person

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY E.B. BENSELL._ TO GUY.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It happened one Christmas eve, when Davy was about eight years old, and this is the way it came about.

give encouragement to

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

a young person of either sex

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading It happened one Christmas eve, when Davy was about eight years old, and this is the way it came about.

free from clouds

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

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

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)

From this reading It happened one Christmas eve, when Davy was about eight years old, and this is the way it came about.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

dearly loved

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading _WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY E.B. BENSELL._ TO GUY.

being one more than seven

From this reading It happened one Christmas eve, when Davy was about eight years old, and this is the way it came about.

filled with wonder and delight

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading It happened one Christmas eve, when Davy was about eight years old, and this is the way it came about.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

usually; as a rule

From this reading That particular Christmas eve was a snowy one and a blowy one, and one generally to be remembered.

alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading _WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY E.B. BENSELL._ TO GUY.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It happened one Christmas eve, when Davy was about eight years old, and this is the way it came about.

an old form of “has”

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

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

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading _WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY E.B. BENSELL._ TO GUY.

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

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

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

From this reading It happened one Christmas eve, when Davy was about eight years old, and this is the way it came about.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It happened one Christmas eve, when Davy was about eight years old, and this is the way it came about.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

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

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

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

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

not any; not one

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

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

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It happened one Christmas eve, when Davy was about eight years old, and this is the way it came about.

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 DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading That particular Christmas eve was a snowy one and a blowy one, and one generally to be remembered.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading That particular Christmas eve was a snowy one and a blowy one, and one generally to be remembered.

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

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading That particular Christmas eve was a snowy one and a blowy one, and one generally to be remembered.

not in physical motion

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

in a confused mass

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

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

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

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

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

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

From this reading It happened one Christmas eve, when Davy was about eight years old, and this is the way it came about.

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

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

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

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

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

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

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

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

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

From this reading _WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY E.B. BENSELL._ TO GUY.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

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

From this reading It happened one Christmas eve, when Davy was about eight years old, and this is the way it came about.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It happened one Christmas eve, when Davy was about eight years old, and this is the way it came about.

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

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

at the time that

From this reading DEAR LITTLE BOY, UPON THESE PAGES FIND THE TANGLED FANCIES OF THY FATHER'S MIND, BORN OF THE HOURS WHEN THOU, A LITTLE CHILD, THRONED ON HIS KNEE IN BREATHLESS RAPTURE SMILED, HEARING ENTRANCED THE MARVELS THAT WERE TOLD OF FAY AND GOBLIN IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY E.B. BENSELL._ TO GUY.

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

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

a late time of life

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading WOULD THAT THE GLAMOUR OF THOSE CLOUDLESS DAYS MIGHT CHEER THEE STILL, WHAT TIME THE TOILSOME MAZE OF RIPER YEARS HATH BANISHED FAIRY LORE-- AND BLITHESOME YOUTH HATH FLED TO COME NO MORE!