Chapter I

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

From this reading University Press: JOHN WILSON AND SON, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

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

From this reading University Press: JOHN WILSON AND SON, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

a collection of selected literary passages

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

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

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

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

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

past form of “attune” — adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

expel from a community or group

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

third-person singular of “bless” — give a benediction to

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

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From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

a university in England

From this reading University Press: JOHN WILSON AND SON, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

plural of “choir” — a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

a straight line connecting two points on a curve

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

very strong; urgently felt

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

gotten under control

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading TO THE MEMORY OF GLEESON WHITE, ESQ.

start firing a weapon

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

with fondness; with love

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

superlative of “friendly” — characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

experiencing or expressing gladness or joy

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

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From this reading TO THE MEMORY OF GLEESON WHITE, ESQ.

death of a person

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

third-person singular of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

worthy of religious veneration

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

continually recurring to the mind

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

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

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

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From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

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

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

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

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading University Press: JOHN WILSON AND SON, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

possessive form of “june” — the month following May and preceding July

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

the sound of laughing

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

third-person singular of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

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From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading TO THE MEMORY OF GLEESON WHITE, ESQ.

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

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

a brief written record

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TO THE MEMORY OF GLEESON WHITE, ESQ.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

expressing sorrow

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

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

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading University Press: JOHN WILSON AND SON, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

ring or echo with sound

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

a song in which a line or phrase is repeated as the refrain

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading University Press: JOHN WILSON AND SON, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

plural of “scar” — a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

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

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

a male human offspring

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plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

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

From this reading TO THE MEMORY OF GLEESON WHITE, ESQ.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

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

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

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

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

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

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

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From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

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

From this reading TO THE MEMORY OF GLEESON WHITE, ESQ.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading University Press: JOHN WILSON AND SON, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

the body of faculty and students at a university

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get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

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

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading In this Anthology is included in more convenient form the greater portion of the poems contained in the two volumes entitled “Love’s Demesne,” now out of print.

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

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

at the time that

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

a Caucasian

From this reading TO THE MEMORY OF GLEESON WHITE, ESQ.

which person or people

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

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plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

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

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading In Friendliest Regard _ENVOY._ _Resound, ye strains, attuned by master-fingers, That breathe so fondly Love’s consuming fire; Some sweet and subtle as a chord that lingers, Some grave and plaintive as the heart’s desire._ _Like June’s gay laughter thro’ the woodlands ringing, These hymn the Present’s gladsome roundelay; As Autumn grieves when choirs have ceased their singing, Those voice their haunting burden, “Well-a-day!”_

but in spite of that

From this reading _Yet, past or present, who the power would banish That charms or blights, that blesses or that mars: To happy lovers, how may Love e’er vanish,-- To hearts forlorn, how hallowed are his scars!_ PUBLISHERS’ NOTE.