Chapter II

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From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

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

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

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

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

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

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

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

From this reading It is possible here, as elsewhere, to live entirely in the present; but to certain temperaments and in certain moods the temptation is irresistible to live mostly in the past.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is possible here, as elsewhere, to live entirely in the present; but to certain temperaments and in certain moods the temptation is irresistible to live mostly in the past.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It is possible here, as elsewhere, to live entirely in the present; but to certain temperaments and in certain moods the temptation is irresistible to live mostly in the past.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

something that is commanded

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

past form of “convene” — meet formally

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

in or to another place

From this reading It is possible here, as elsewhere, to live entirely in the present; but to certain temperaments and in certain moods the temptation is irresistible to live mostly in the past.

possessive form of “emerson” — United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It is possible here, as elsewhere, to live entirely in the present; but to certain temperaments and in certain moods the temptation is irresistible to live mostly in the past.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

very far away in space or time

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

English conspirator who was executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament (1570-1606)

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

put in effect

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

English comedienne and mistress of Charles II (1650-1687)

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

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

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It is possible here, as elsewhere, to live entirely in the present; but to certain temperaments and in certain moods the temptation is irresistible to live mostly in the past.

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

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

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

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

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

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

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

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

a formal command or admonition

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading It is possible here, as elsewhere, to live entirely in the present; but to certain temperaments and in certain moods the temptation is irresistible to live mostly in the past.

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

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It is possible here, as elsewhere, to live entirely in the present; but to certain temperaments and in certain moods the temptation is irresistible to live mostly in the past.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

a midday meal

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

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From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading It is possible here, as elsewhere, to live entirely in the present; but to certain temperaments and in certain moods the temptation is irresistible to live mostly in the past.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading It is possible here, as elsewhere, to live entirely in the present; but to certain temperaments and in certain moods the temptation is irresistible to live mostly in the past.

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

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

held or filled or in use

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

on one occasion

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It is possible here, as elsewhere, to live entirely in the present; but to certain temperaments and in certain moods the temptation is irresistible to live mostly in the past.

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It is possible here, as elsewhere, to live entirely in the present; but to certain temperaments and in certain moods the temptation is irresistible to live mostly in the past.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It is possible here, as elsewhere, to live entirely in the present; but to certain temperaments and in certain moods the temptation is irresistible to live mostly in the past.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

precisely, exactly

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

express in words

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

plural of “shrine” — a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

plural of “temperament” — your usual mood

From this reading It is possible here, as elsewhere, to live entirely in the present; but to certain temperaments and in certain moods the temptation is irresistible to live mostly in the past.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading It is possible here, as elsewhere, to live entirely in the present; but to certain temperaments and in certain moods the temptation is irresistible to live mostly in the past.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

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

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

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

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

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

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

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

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

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

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

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From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

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

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

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

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

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

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

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

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within a few days I have stood in the dungeon of Guy Fawkes, in the Tower, and sat at luncheon in a manor-house of Warwickshire wherein were once convened the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

the words that are spoken

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

produce a literary work

From this reading I write these words in a house which, according to local tradition, was once occupied by Nell Gwynn, and as I glance into the garden I see a venerable acacia that was planted by her fair hands, in the far-off time of the Merry Monarch.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet the history of England is largely written in her ancient churches and crumbling ruins, and the pilgrim to historic and literary shrines in this country will find it difficult to avoid setting his foot on graves.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading CLASSIC SHRINES OF ENGLAND London, June 29, 1888.--The poet Emerson's injunction, "Set not thy foot on graves," is wise and right; and being in merry England in the month of June it certainly is your own fault if you do not fulfil the rest of the philosophical commandment and "Hear what wine and roses say."