1919
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From this reading Released in 1919 by Heinemann, it was reprinted in 1984 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and included in Lewis' 1994 Collected Poems.
1984
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From this reading Released in 1919 by Heinemann, it was reprinted in 1984 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and included in Lewis' 1994 Collected Poems.
1994
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From this reading Released in 1919 by Heinemann, it was reprinted in 1984 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and included in Lewis' 1994 Collected Poems.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Released in 1919 by Heinemann, it was reprinted in 1984 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and included in Lewis' 1994 Collected Poems.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Readers should be aware that in other countries it may still be under copyright protection.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
BondagenounUS /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/
the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
BraceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading Released in 1919 by Heinemann, it was reprinted in 1984 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and included in Lewis' 1994 Collected Poems.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By Clive Hamilton [C. S. Lewis] I. The Prison House II.
CnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading By Clive Hamilton [C. S. Lewis] I. The Prison House II.
ClivenounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading By Clive Hamilton [C. S. Lewis] I. The Prison House II.
CollectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Released in 1919 by Heinemann, it was reprinted in 1984 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and included in Lewis' 1994 Collected Poems.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading Readers should be aware that in other countries it may still be under copyright protection.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Readers should be aware that in other countries it may still be under copyright protection.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading It is the first of Lewis' major published works to enter the public domain in the United States.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading It is the first of Lewis' major published works to enter the public domain in the United States.
EscapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading By Clive Hamilton [C. S. Lewis] I. The Prison House II.
Harcourt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Released in 1919 by Heinemann, it was reprinted in 1984 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and included in Lewis' 1994 Collected Poems.
Heinemann
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From this reading Released in 1919 by Heinemann, it was reprinted in 1984 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and included in Lewis' 1994 Collected Poems.
HesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading By Clive Hamilton [C. S. Lewis] I. The Prison House II.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading By Clive Hamilton [C. S. Lewis] I. The Prison House II.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading By Clive Hamilton [C. S. Lewis] I. The Prison House II.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Released in 1919 by Heinemann, it was reprinted in 1984 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and included in Lewis' 1994 Collected Poems.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the first of Lewis' major published works to enter the public domain in the United States.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Released in 1919 by Heinemann, it was reprinted in 1984 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and included in Lewis' 1994 Collected Poems.
Jovanovich
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Released in 1919 by Heinemann, it was reprinted in 1984 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and included in Lewis' 1994 Collected Poems.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading By Clive Hamilton [C. S. Lewis] I. The Prison House II.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading It is the first of Lewis' major published works to enter the public domain in the United States.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Readers should be aware that in other countries it may still be under copyright protection.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the first of Lewis' major published works to enter the public domain in the United States.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Readers should be aware that in other countries it may still be under copyright protection.
PoemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Released in 1919 by Heinemann, it was reprinted in 1984 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and included in Lewis' 1994 Collected Poems.
PrisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading By Clive Hamilton [C. S. Lewis] I. The Prison House II.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Readers should be aware that in other countries it may still be under copyright protection.
pseudonymnounUS /ˈsuːdənɪm/
a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It is the first of Lewis' major published works to enter the public domain in the United States.
PublishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
ReadersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Readers should be aware that in other countries it may still be under copyright protection.
ReleasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Released in 1919 by Heinemann, it was reprinted in 1984 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and included in Lewis' 1994 Collected Poems.
reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “reprint” — print anew
From this reading Released in 1919 by Heinemann, it was reprinted in 1984 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and included in Lewis' 1994 Collected Poems.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading By Clive Hamilton [C. S. Lewis] I. The Prison House II.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Readers should be aware that in other countries it may still be under copyright protection.
SpiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is the first of Lewis' major published works to enter the public domain in the United States.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Readers should be aware that in other countries it may still be under copyright protection.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By Clive Hamilton [C. S. Lewis] I. The Prison House II.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is the first of Lewis' major published works to enter the public domain in the United States.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading It is the first of Lewis' major published works to enter the public domain in the United States.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Hesitation III.The Escape "The land where I shall never be The love that I shall never see" Published under the pseudonym, Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage was C. S. Lewis' first book.
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading It is the first of Lewis' major published works to enter the public domain in the United States.
