Chapter XIX

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

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

matters of personal concern

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

(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 HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

disposed to please

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

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

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

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

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

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

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

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

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

fresh and animated

From this reading I paced the breezy terrace at Glenarm, studying my problems, and stumbling into new perplexities at every turn.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

at any time

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I paced the breezy terrace at Glenarm, studying my problems, and stumbling into new perplexities at every turn.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

usually; as a rule

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

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From this reading I paced the breezy terrace at Glenarm, studying my problems, and stumbling into new perplexities at every turn.

plural of “goddess” — a female deity

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

coins made of gold

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

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

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

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

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

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From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

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

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

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

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

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

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I paced the breezy terrace at Glenarm, studying my problems, and stumbling into new perplexities at every turn.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

lacking in rigor or strictness

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

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From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

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

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

used to form the superlative

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

not one, and not any

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading I paced the breezy terrace at Glenarm, studying my problems, and stumbling into new perplexities at every turn.

breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

by chance

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

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From this reading I paced the breezy terrace at Glenarm, studying my problems, and stumbling into new perplexities at every turn.

(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading I paced the breezy terrace at Glenarm, studying my problems, and stumbling into new perplexities at every turn.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

Identical; not different.

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

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

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

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

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading I paced the breezy terrace at Glenarm, studying my problems, and stumbling into new perplexities at every turn.

-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading I paced the breezy terrace at Glenarm, studying my problems, and stumbling into new perplexities at every turn.

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From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.

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

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading I paced the breezy terrace at Glenarm, studying my problems, and stumbling into new perplexities at every turn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

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

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading --_Thomas Woolner_.

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

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

in the direction of

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading I paced the breezy terrace at Glenarm, studying my problems, and stumbling into new perplexities at every turn.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

the act of using

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

under normal conditions

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

at the time that

From this reading HELEN TAKES ME TO TASK My Lady's name, when I hear strangers use, Not meaning her, to me sounds lax misuse; I love none but my Lady's name; Maude, Grace, Rose, Marian, all the same, Are harsh, or blank and tame.

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

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading My judgment has usually served me poorly in my own affairs, which I have generally confided to Good Luck, that most amiable of goddesses; and I glanced out upon the lake with some notion, perhaps, of seeing her fairy sail drifting toward me.

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From this reading --_Thomas Woolner_.

but in spite of that

From this reading * * * * * Fresh beauties, howsoe'er she moves, are stirr'd: As the sunn'd bosom of a humming-bird At each pant lifts some fiery hue, Fierce gold, bewildering green or blue; The same, yet ever new.