Chapter VII

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

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third-person singular of “abide” — dwell

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The above lines, appropriate enough for any West India isle, yet for me associate themselves with Martinique more than with any other.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

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

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

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

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The above lines, appropriate enough for any West India isle, yet for me associate themselves with Martinique more than with any other.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading The above lines, appropriate enough for any West India isle, yet for me associate themselves with Martinique more than with any other.

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

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading The above lines, appropriate enough for any West India isle, yet for me associate themselves with Martinique more than with any other.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

a line of approach

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any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

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

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

for the reason that

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

see with attention

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

used of the back and knees; stooped

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

a drug made from part of a plant (as the bark or root or leaves)

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all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

woven by (or as if by) braiding

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

any of various types of cabbage

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a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified

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a member of an American Indian peoples of northeastern South America and the Lesser Antilles

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

a politically organized body of people under a single government

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represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The above lines, appropriate enough for any West India isle, yet for me associate themselves with Martinique more than with any other.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

at any time

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning

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plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes

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a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

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plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

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third-person singular of “glorify” — praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

coins made of gold

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

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

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

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the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

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

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

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

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

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

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

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

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading The above lines, appropriate enough for any West India isle, yet for me associate themselves with Martinique more than with any other.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

a small island

From this reading The above lines, appropriate enough for any West India isle, yet for me associate themselves with Martinique more than with any other.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

a unit of instruction

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

a characteristic state or mode of living

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plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The above lines, appropriate enough for any West India isle, yet for me associate themselves with Martinique more than with any other.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

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 It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

produced or growing in extreme abundance

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

an island in the eastern Caribbean in the Windward Islands; administered as an overseas region of France

From this reading MARTINIQUE—ST.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

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

From this reading The above lines, appropriate enough for any West India isle, yet for me associate themselves with Martinique more than with any other.

worth remembering

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

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

From this reading The above lines, appropriate enough for any West India isle, yet for me associate themselves with Martinique more than with any other.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

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

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used to form the superlative

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

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of or relating to or consisting of muscle

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a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The above lines, appropriate enough for any West India isle, yet for me associate themselves with Martinique more than with any other.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

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capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

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someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

possessing material wealth

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

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European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

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a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions

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invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

-ing form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

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From this reading MARTINIQUE—ST.

long-lived tropical evergreen tree with a spreading crown and feathery evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers yielding hard yellowish wood and long pods with edible chocolate-colored acidic pulp

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used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The above lines, appropriate enough for any West India isle, yet for me associate themselves with Martinique more than with any other.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

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

From this reading PIERRE—MUSCULAR FEMALES—FEVER—GRANDE RUE—TAMARIND AVENUE—SAVANNA—SKETCHING FROM NATURE—BOTANICAL GARDENS—MOUNTAIN CABBAGE PALM—THE GREAT TROPICAL FALLACY—WATERFALL—THE LAKE—MUSEUM—A FORSAKEN GARDEN—TO MORNE ROUGE—COUNTRY LIFE—THE CALVARY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The above lines, appropriate enough for any West India isle, yet for me associate themselves with Martinique more than with any other.

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

From this reading PIERRE—MUSCULAR FEMALES—FEVER—GRANDE RUE—TAMARIND AVENUE—SAVANNA—SKETCHING FROM NATURE—BOTANICAL GARDENS—MOUNTAIN CABBAGE PALM—THE GREAT TROPICAL FALLACY—WATERFALL—THE LAKE—MUSEUM—A FORSAKEN GARDEN—TO MORNE ROUGE—COUNTRY LIFE—THE CALVARY.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

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the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

a steep descent of the water of a river

From this reading PIERRE—MUSCULAR FEMALES—FEVER—GRANDE RUE—TAMARIND AVENUE—SAVANNA—SKETCHING FROM NATURE—BOTANICAL GARDENS—MOUNTAIN CABBAGE PALM—THE GREAT TROPICAL FALLACY—WATERFALL—THE LAKE—MUSEUM—A FORSAKEN GARDEN—TO MORNE ROUGE—COUNTRY LIFE—THE CALVARY.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The above lines, appropriate enough for any West India isle, yet for me associate themselves with Martinique more than with any other.

at the time that

From this reading “Here the pilgrim may behold How the bended cocoa waves When at eve and morn a breeze Blows to and from the Carib seas, How the lush banana leaves From their braided trunk unfold; How the mango wears its gold, And the sceptred aloe’s bloom Glorifies it for the tomb.”

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

From this reading It may be because I lingered long enough to know that island better than the rest, or it may be because the remembrance of a certain ride across the rich country—a ride ever memorable as the most beautiful I had ever enjoyed, and which must be described later on—abides with me as a practical lesson in botany by nature herself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The above lines, appropriate enough for any West India isle, yet for me associate themselves with Martinique more than with any other.

but in spite of that

From this reading The above lines, appropriate enough for any West India isle, yet for me associate themselves with Martinique more than with any other.