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Eugene Aram — Volume 01

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of Eugene Aram — Volume 01 is here in full — 218 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.
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"Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?
And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,
No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?
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Eugene Aram — Volume 01

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of Eugene Aram — Volume 01 is here in full — 218 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.
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"Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?
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And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,
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No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?

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.

Diffuse verb US /dɪˈfjuːs/

move outward

From this reading “And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,”

herb noun US /ɜːrb/

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading “"Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?”

lore noun US /lɔːr/

knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote

From this reading “"Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?”

meek adjective US /miːk/

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading “And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,”

Nature's noun US /ˈneɪtʃərz/

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading “"Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?”

nether adjective US /ˈneðər/

lower

From this reading “And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,”

preach verb US /priːtʃ/

deliver a sermon

From this reading “No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?”

truths noun US /truːθs/

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading “No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

AloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

ARAMnoun

the biblical name for ancient Syria

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

BECOMESverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

bee-worshipp'd

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

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

breatheverbUS /briːð/

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?

chaldeannoun

a wise man skilled in occult learning

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

CONVERSATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?

DAMEnounUS /deɪm/

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

DARKMANS

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

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

Didstauxiliary verbUS /dɪdst/

an old form of “did”, used with “thou”

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

DiffuseverbUS /dɪˈfjuːs/

move outward

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

divineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/

emanating from God

From this reading No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?

divinernoun

someone who claims to discover hidden knowledge with the aid of supernatural powers

From this reading No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?

dreamsnounUS /driːmz/

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

EarthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

EFFECTSnounUS /ɪˈfekts/

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

FREQUENTverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

greennounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

grewverbUS /ɡruː/

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

GUESTnounUS /ɡest/

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

HeartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/

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

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

herbnounUS /ɜːrb/

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

HISTORYnounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

ITSdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

lipnounUS /lɪp/

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?

lorenounUS /lɔːr/

knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

LOVEnounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

MADadjectiveUS /mæd/

roused to anger

From this reading MAD.

MakeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

MANOR-HOUSE

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

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

meekadjectiveUS /miːk/

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

methought

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

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

netheradjectiveUS /ˈneðər/

lower

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

NightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

o'eradverb

throughout a period of time

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

POVERTYnounUS /ˈpɑːvərti/

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

POWERnounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

preachverbUS /priːtʃ/

deliver a sermon

From this reading No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?

quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

RESOLUTIONnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?

soulnounUS /soʊl/

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?

starsnounUS /stɑːrz/

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

STUDENTnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?

sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

theepronounUS /ðiː/

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

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?

thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/

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

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

TimenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

truthsnounUS /truːθs/

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading No human lip, but some diviner spirit Alone, could preach such truths of things divine?

unrol

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

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

WALKnounUS /wɔːk/

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

windsnounUS /wɪndz/

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading And when deep Night did o'er the nether Earth Diffuse meek quiet, and the Heart of Heaven With love grew breathless--didst thou not unrol The volume of the weird chaldean stars, And of the winds, the clouds, the invisible air, Make eloquent discourse, until, methought,

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT.--ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE.--A WALK.-- CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS.--HER HISTORY.--POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS.

wonnounUS /wʌn/

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading "Then, as Time won thee frequent to our hearth, Didst thou not breathe, like dreams, into my soul Nature's more gentle secrets, the sweet lore Of the green herb and the bee-worshipp'd flower?

Chapter 9 of Eugene Aram — Volume 01 by Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton holds 218 sentences, grouped into 44 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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