Chapter I

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

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading His hopes, alas, are quickly dashed, For CHLOË, maid provoking!

in mentally perceptive and responsive way

From this reading Alertly enters, unabashed, The carriage labelled "Smoking"; His frown, his powerful cigar, His match--all unavailing are.

(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 Alertly enters, unabashed, The carriage labelled "Smoking"; His frown, his powerful cigar, His match--all unavailing are.

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

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

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

From this reading His hopes, alas, are quickly dashed, For CHLOË, maid provoking!

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

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

give a benediction to

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Alertly enters, unabashed, The carriage labelled "Smoking"; His frown, his powerful cigar, His match--all unavailing are.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

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From this reading His hopes, alas, are quickly dashed, For CHLOË, maid provoking!

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Alertly enters, unabashed, The carriage labelled "Smoking"; His frown, his powerful cigar, His match--all unavailing are.

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

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading His hopes, alas, are quickly dashed, For CHLOË, maid provoking!

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

half the width of an em

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Alertly enters, unabashed, The carriage labelled "Smoking"; His frown, his powerful cigar, His match--all unavailing are.

divisible by two

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

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

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading Alertly enters, unabashed, The carriage labelled "Smoking"; His frown, his powerful cigar, His match--all unavailing are.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

feel grief

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

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

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

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

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading His hopes, alas, are quickly dashed, For CHLOË, maid provoking!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading THE INVASION OF WOMAN.

bearing or marked with a label or tag

From this reading Alertly enters, unabashed, The carriage labelled "Smoking"; His frown, his powerful cigar, His match--all unavailing are.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

a record in which commercial accounts are recorded

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

plural of “let” — a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

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

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

a female domestic

From this reading His hopes, alas, are quickly dashed, For CHLOË, maid provoking!

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Alertly enters, unabashed, The carriage labelled "Smoking"; His frown, his powerful cigar, His match--all unavailing are.

not any; not one

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE INVASION OF WOMAN.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Alertly enters, unabashed, The carriage labelled "Smoking"; His frown, his powerful cigar, His match--all unavailing are.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

causing or tending to cause anger or resentment

From this reading His hopes, alas, are quickly dashed, For CHLOË, maid provoking!

with speed

From this reading His hopes, alas, are quickly dashed, For CHLOË, maid provoking!

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

resist doing something

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

third-person singular of “shut” — move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Alertly enters, unabashed, The carriage labelled "Smoking"; His frown, his powerful cigar, His match--all unavailing are.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

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

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

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

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

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

From this reading THE INVASION OF WOMAN.

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

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

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

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

create by training and teaching

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

not embarrassed

From this reading Alertly enters, unabashed, The carriage labelled "Smoking"; His frown, his powerful cigar, His match--all unavailing are.

producing no result or effect

From this reading Alertly enters, unabashed, The carriage labelled "Smoking"; His frown, his powerful cigar, His match--all unavailing are.

offensively discourteous

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

any plant that crowds out cultivated plants

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

at the time that

From this reading When STREPHON shuts the ledger to, Relinquishing his duties, And takes the train from Waterloo For Clapham's rural beauties He dearly loves _en route_, we read, To smoke the solitary weed.

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

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

during the time that

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

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

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE INVASION OF WOMAN.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Yes, CHLOË comes, and brings no doubt, A friend to talk of fashions, While STREPHON lets his weed go out, A prey to angry passions, Which, later on, released will be Within the excellent _D. T._ Yet grieve not so, ungallant swain, Nor curse this innovation, Or, even if you do, refrain From words like "frequentation," But really, you should do no less Than cease to curse, and wholly bless.