Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

anew

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

how long something has existed

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

Having no one else present.

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

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

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

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

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

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

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

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

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

give encouragement to

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

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

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

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

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

(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 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

divisible by two

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

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

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

ludicrously odd

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

possessive form of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

assemble or get together

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

a long fixed look

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

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

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

possessive form of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

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

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

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

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

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

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

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

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

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

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

provided with artificial light

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

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 Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

held dear

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

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

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

come together

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

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

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

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

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

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

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

throughout a period of time

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

on one occasion

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

feel happiness or joy

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

move upward

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

the quality of being holy

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

filled with shade

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

the season of growth

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

not in physical motion

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

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

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

in or at that place or location

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

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

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

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

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Where peace and love hovered o'er us, I see again kind faces lit by the ruddy gleam, and hear again the evening hymn, as of old it used to rise from the loving band assembled there.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

having passed out of existence

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

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From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

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

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

at the time that

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

in or at the place that

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

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

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

during the time that

From this reading 'Tis while sitting by the fireside at eve, said he, that the vanished forms of other days gather round me--there where our happiest meetings were in the holy sanctity of our _home_.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading I love it even now--the sorrow that is written there makes it more holy to my mind, telling me, as it does, of a clime where grief comes not, and where the blighted hope and broken heart will be at rest.

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

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

a late time of life

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Alas! long years have passed since I missed them from the earth, but there they meet me still--in the glowing fire's bright light I trace their sweet names, and the vague fancies of childhood are waked again from their dim repose to live in light and truth once more, amid the fantastic visions and shadowy forms, flitting through the red world of embers, on which I loved to gaze when thought and hope were young.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading But why, said the old man, do I talk so long--I weary you, my children, for the fancies of age are not those of youth--hope's fairy flowers are bright for you--the faded things of memory are mine alone--with them I live, but rejoice ye in your happiness, and gather now, in the spring time of your days, treasures to cheer you in the fall of life.