aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He that has loved as I did, may say why this should be so, if he can.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He that has loved as I did, may say why this should be so, if he can.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot.
cantonounUS /ˈkæntoʊ/
the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
colouringnounUS /ˈkʌlərrɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He that has loved as I did, may say why this should be so, if he can.
doorwaysnounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪz/
plural of “doorway” — the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He that has loved as I did, may say why this should be so, if he can.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He that has loved as I did, may say why this should be so, if he can.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He that has loved as I did, may say why this should be so, if he can.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
inscriptionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “inscription” — letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
lastsnounUS /læsts/
plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
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 Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
held dear
From this reading He that has loved as I did, may say why this should be so, if he can.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
mansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He that has loved as I did, may say why this should be so, if he can.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
salutations
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From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
express in words
From this reading He that has loved as I did, may say why this should be so, if he can.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He that has loved as I did, may say why this should be so, if he can.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He that has loved as I did, may say why this should be so, if he can.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He that has loved as I did, may say why this should be so, if he can.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus half in perfect poetry, part in simplest prose, opened the first canto of that long song which has made music in me; which has made music of me, since that happy night.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He that has loved as I did, may say why this should be so, if he can.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Of the countless words which we have exchanged together in times succeeding, these, the few of our first meeting are carved upon my brain as salutations are carved in stone above the doorways of mansions.
a late time of life
From this reading Time and storm beat against these inscriptions, and give them other colouring,--the tints of years and weather; but while the house lasts and the rock holds the salutation lives.
