Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Published March, 1909.

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

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

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From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

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

From this reading _Dear and great Friend!

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

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

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

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

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

completely unclothed

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

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

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

in a convincing manner

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

having the ability or power to create

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

dearly loved

From this reading _Dear and great Friend!

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

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

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

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

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

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

feeling no fear

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _Dear and great Friend!

coins made of gold

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _Dear and great Friend!

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

marked by or paying little heed or attention

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

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

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

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

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

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

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

in a close manner

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

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

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

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From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

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

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

march in a procession

From this reading Published March, 1909.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

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

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

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

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

and nothing more

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

arrange in a container

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Published March, 1909.

any competition

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

the trait of giving little thought to danger

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

express in words

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

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

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

for that reason; as a result

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

an old word for “yours”

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

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

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

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

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

not producing or capable of producing

From this reading _E.M.L._ It is difficult to tell the story of Irish folk intimately and convincingly, the bare truths concerning their splendid recklessness, their unproductive ardor, their loyalty and creative memories, sounding to another race like a pack of lies.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

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

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

at the time that

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

in or at the place that

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

in the company of; together with

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

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

From this reading When, therefore, I recall "The Singing Woman," Katrine; her beauty, her fearlessness, her loyalty, her voice of gold--it seems as if only one lost to caution and heedless of consequence would undertake her history expecting it to be believed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In_ =Katrine's= _fancied_ "Land" _You long have held your own much-honored place-- Have met great Esmond; held kind Newcome's hand; And talked with merry Alan face to face; For there, where Loyalty was word of countersign, You entered, all unchallenged, for the land was thine!_