Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

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From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

love intensely

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

showing adoration

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

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From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

a cherished desire

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

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

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

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

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

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

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

a youthful male person

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

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From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

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From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

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From this reading Dansez, chantez, villageois! la nuit gagne Le mont Falou-- Le vent qui vient a travers la montagne Me rendra fou!'

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From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

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From this reading Quelqu'un d'ici?

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From this reading Dansez, chantez, villageois! la nuit gagne Le mont Falou-- Le vent qui vient a travers la montagne Me rendra fou!'

past form of “declaim” — recite in elocution

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman

From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

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From this reading Dansez, chantez, villageois! la nuit gagne Le mont Falou-- Le vent qui vient a travers la montagne Me rendra fou!'

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

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From this reading Dansez, chantez, villageois! la nuit gagne Le mont Falou-- Le vent qui vient a travers la montagne Me rendra fou!'

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

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From this reading Dansez, chantez, villageois! la nuit gagne Le mont Falou-- Le vent qui vient a travers la montagne Me rendra fou!'

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

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From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

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

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

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

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

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

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

the back of a horse

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

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From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

possessive form of “hugo” — French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)

From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

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

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

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

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

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

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

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From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Dansez, chantez, villageois! la nuit gagne Le mont Falou-- Le vent qui vient a travers la montagne Me rendra fou!'

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

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Dansez, chantez, villageois! la nuit gagne Le mont Falou-- Le vent qui vient a travers la montagne Me rendra fou!'

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From this reading Dansez, chantez, villageois! la nuit gagne Le mont Falou-- Le vent qui vient a travers la montagne Me rendra fou!'

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From this reading Dansez, chantez, villageois! la nuit gagne Le mont Falou-- Le vent qui vient a travers la montagne Me rendra fou!'

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

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From this reading Dansez, chantez, villageois! la nuit gagne Le mont Falou-- Le vent qui vient a travers la montagne Me rendra fou!'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

many times at short intervals

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

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

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

in other respects or ways

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

first in rank or degree

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

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From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

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From this reading Dansez, chantez, villageois! la nuit gagne Le mont Falou-- Le vent qui vient a travers la montagne Me rendra fou!'

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

feel happiness or joy

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

To recall to mind.

From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

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From this reading Dansez, chantez, villageois! la nuit gagne Le mont Falou-- Le vent qui vient a travers la montagne Me rendra fou!'

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From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

in or at or to some place

From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

a short musical composition with words

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

the act of swimming

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

English poet (1837-1909)

From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

carry out

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

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

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

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

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

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

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

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From this reading Dansez, chantez, villageois! la nuit gagne Le mont Falou-- Le vent qui vient a travers la montagne Me rendra fou!'

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading Dansez, chantez, villageois! la nuit gagne Le mont Falou-- Le vent qui vient a travers la montagne Me rendra fou!'

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

From this reading Dansez, chantez, villageois! la nuit gagne Le mont Falou-- Le vent qui vient a travers la montagne Me rendra fou!'

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From this reading Dansez, chantez, villageois! la nuit gagne Le mont Falou-- Le vent qui vient a travers la montagne Me rendra fou!'

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I take it, though, that we are not searching for the absolute best but for our own prime favourite.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?

at the time that

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

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

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

an affirmative

From this reading "'The song of songs which is Hugo's,' he calls it; and goes on to ask how often one has chanted or shouted or otherwise declaimed it to himself, on horseback at full gallop or when swimming at his best as a boy in holiday time; and how often the matchless music, ardour, pathos of it have not reduced his own ambition to a sort of rapturous and adoring despair--yes, and requickened his old delight in it with a new delight in the sense that he will always have this to rejoice in, to adore, and to recognise as something beyond the reach of man.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You remember what Swinburne says somewhere of Hugo's _Gastibelza_:-- "'Gastibelza, l'homme a la carabine, Chantait ainsi: Quelqu'un a-t-il connu Dona Sabine?