Chapter VII

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From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

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From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

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

From this reading It was then that the long walks and the readings of his poetry after dinner continued as a kind of institution, and never palled.

later than; following

From this reading It was then that the long walks and the readings of his poetry after dinner continued as a kind of institution, and never palled.

a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading With regard to this beautiful poem I cannot help recalling an amusing and most unexpected laugh.

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

From this reading With regard to this beautiful poem I cannot help recalling an amusing and most unexpected laugh.

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

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

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

From this reading It was then that the long walks and the readings of his poetry after dinner continued as a kind of institution, and never palled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

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From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading With regard to this beautiful poem I cannot help recalling an amusing and most unexpected laugh.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

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From this reading With regard to this beautiful poem I cannot help recalling an amusing and most unexpected laugh.

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

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

without stop or interruption

From this reading It was then that the long walks and the readings of his poetry after dinner continued as a kind of institution, and never palled.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading It was then that the long walks and the readings of his poetry after dinner continued as a kind of institution, and never palled.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading He had read the third and fourth lines in his most sonorous tones:

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

water that is not salty

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

usually; as a rule

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

the object of any prolonged endeavor

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

(Arthurian legend) wife of King Arthur; in some versions of the legend she became Lancelot's lover and that led to the end of the Knights of the Round Table

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

an established custom

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

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

From this reading He had read the third and fourth lines in his most sonorous tones:

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

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading With regard to this beautiful poem I cannot help recalling an amusing and most unexpected laugh.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

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

From this reading It was then that the long walks and the readings of his poetry after dinner continued as a kind of institution, and never palled.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

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

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

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

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading It was then that the long walks and the readings of his poetry after dinner continued as a kind of institution, and never palled.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

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

From this reading It was then that the long walks and the readings of his poetry after dinner continued as a kind of institution, and never palled.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

the sound of laughing

From this reading With regard to this beautiful poem I cannot help recalling an amusing and most unexpected laugh.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

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

From this reading He had read the third and fourth lines in his most sonorous tones:

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was then that the long walks and the readings of his poetry after dinner continued as a kind of institution, and never palled.

a city in northern India in Uttar Pradesh; during the Indian Mutiny its British residents were besieged by Indian insurgents

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

engage in

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

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From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was then that the long walks and the readings of his poetry after dinner continued as a kind of institution, and never palled.

a lyric poem with complex stanza forms

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

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From this reading It was then that the long walks and the readings of his poetry after dinner continued as a kind of institution, and never palled.

the local environment

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

an amount of time

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading With regard to this beautiful poem I cannot help recalling an amusing and most unexpected laugh.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

literature in metrical form

From this reading It was then that the long walks and the readings of his poetry after dinner continued as a kind of institution, and never palled.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

plural of “reading” — the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading It was then that the long walks and the readings of his poetry after dinner continued as a kind of institution, and never palled.

-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading With regard to this beautiful poem I cannot help recalling an amusing and most unexpected laugh.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading With regard to this beautiful poem I cannot help recalling an amusing and most unexpected laugh.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

cut with a saw

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

full and loud and deep

From this reading He had read the third and fourth lines in his most sonorous tones:

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

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

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading He had read the third and fourth lines in his most sonorous tones:

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

From this reading With regard to this beautiful poem I cannot help recalling an amusing and most unexpected laugh.

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

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading He had read the third and fourth lines in his most sonorous tones:

not expected or anticipated

From this reading With regard to this beautiful poem I cannot help recalling an amusing and most unexpected laugh.

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

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It was then that the long walks and the readings of his poetry after dinner continued as a kind of institution, and never palled.

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

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading Among the poems that he read out to us were "Aylmer's Field," the "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington," parts of "Maud," "Guinevere," "The Holy Grail," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "The Revenge," "The Defence of Lucknow," "In the Valley of Cauteretz."

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

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was in the period, roughly speaking, between 1862 and 1880 that I saw most of him, for it was then our habit to make frequent visits to Freshwater or Alum Bay, generally at Christmas, and we were always received with the same cordial kindness.