Chapter II

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

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

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

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

weapons considered collectively

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading "_Hers_ was Evangeline; and here In sound of Christ Church bells She found her lover in this house, Or so I 've heard folks tell.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading "Tell me," I said, while shrill the birds Sang through the garden space, To her who guided me--"tell me The story of the place."

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

make calm or still

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

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From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading "_Hers_ was Evangeline; and here In sound of Christ Church bells She found her lover in this house, Or so I 've heard folks tell.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading "_Hers_ was Evangeline; and here In sound of Christ Church bells She found her lover in this house, Or so I 've heard folks tell.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

a small house with a single story

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

a process of becoming deeper and more profound

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

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From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

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

From this reading "_Hers_ was Evangeline; and here In sound of Christ Church bells She found her lover in this house, Or so I 've heard folks tell.

apart from; not including

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

the organ of sight

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

your parents

From this reading "_Hers_ was Evangeline; and here In sound of Christ Church bells She found her lover in this house, Or so I 've heard folks tell.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

set up or found

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading "Tell me," I said, while shrill the birds Sang through the garden space, To her who guided me--"tell me The story of the place."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading "Tell me," I said, while shrill the birds Sang through the garden space, To her who guided me--"tell me The story of the place."

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "_Hers_ was Evangeline; and here In sound of Christ Church bells She found her lover in this house, Or so I 've heard folks tell.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

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

From this reading "Tell me," I said, while shrill the birds Sang through the garden space, To her who guided me--"tell me The story of the place."

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

From this reading "_Hers_ was Evangeline; and here In sound of Christ Church bells She found her lover in this house, Or so I 've heard folks tell.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading "_Hers_ was Evangeline; and here In sound of Christ Church bells She found her lover in this house, Or so I 've heard folks tell.

cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

not accessible to view

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

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

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

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

From this reading "Tell me," I said, while shrill the birds Sang through the garden space, To her who guided me--"tell me The story of the place."

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

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

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From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

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

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

held up in the air

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

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 She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading "_Hers_ was Evangeline; and here In sound of Christ Church bells She found her lover in this house, Or so I 've heard folks tell.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

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

From this reading "Tell me," I said, while shrill the birds Sang through the garden space, To her who guided me--"tell me The story of the place."

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

young bird not yet fledged

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

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

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

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

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "_Hers_ was Evangeline; and here In sound of Christ Church bells She found her lover in this house, Or so I 've heard folks tell.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

in a peaceful manner

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Tell me," I said, while shrill the birds Sang through the garden space, To her who guided me--"tell me The story of the place."

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

literature in metrical form

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

comparative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Tell me," I said, while shrill the birds Sang through the garden space, To her who guided me--"tell me The story of the place."

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading "Tell me," I said, while shrill the birds Sang through the garden space, To her who guided me--"tell me The story of the place."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

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

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading "Tell me," I said, while shrill the birds Sang through the garden space, To her who guided me--"tell me The story of the place."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "_Hers_ was Evangeline; and here In sound of Christ Church bells She found her lover in this house, Or so I 've heard folks tell.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading "Tell me," I said, while shrill the birds Sang through the garden space, To her who guided me--"tell me The story of the place."

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "Tell me," I said, while shrill the birds Sang through the garden space, To her who guided me--"tell me The story of the place."

the rays of the sun

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

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

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

express in words

From this reading "Tell me," I said, while shrill the birds Sang through the garden space, To her who guided me--"tell me The story of the place."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

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

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

a special situation

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

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

From this reading "_Hers_ was Evangeline; and here In sound of Christ Church bells She found her lover in this house, Or so I 've heard folks tell.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

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

From this reading "Tell me," I said, while shrill the birds Sang through the garden space, To her who guided me--"tell me The story of the place."

showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

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From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

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From this reading "_Hers_ was Evangeline; and here In sound of Christ Church bells She found her lover in this house, Or so I 've heard folks tell.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

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

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

in or at the place that

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

during the time that

From this reading "Tell me," I said, while shrill the birds Sang through the garden space, To her who guided me--"tell me The story of the place."

which person or people

From this reading "Tell me," I said, while shrill the birds Sang through the garden space, To her who guided me--"tell me The story of the place."

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

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading And where the deepening sunshine found And held a holy mood, Lowly and old, of outline quaint, In mingled brick and wood, Clasped in the arms of ivy vines A nestling cottage stood:

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

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

but in spite of that

From this reading She lifted, in her Quaker cap, A peaceful, puzzled face, Surveyed me with an aged, calm, And unpoetic eye; And peacefully, but puzzled half, Half tolerant, made reply: "The people come to see that house-- Indeed, I know not why, "Except thee know the poem there-- 'T was written long since, yet His name who wrote it, now--in fact-- I cannot seem to get-- His name who wrote that poetry I always do forget.

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

From this reading A thing so hidden and so fair, So pure that it would seem Hewn out of nothing earthlier Than a young poet's dream, Of nothing sadder than the lights That through the ivies gleam.