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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTHOR OF "NOOKS AND CORNERS OF THE NEW ENGLAND COAST" "CAPTAIN NELSON" ETC.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
Arden
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From this reading Like Orlando in the forest of Arden, they "hang odes on hawthorns and elegies on thistles."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "NOOKS AND CORNERS OF THE NEW ENGLAND COAST" "CAPTAIN NELSON" ETC.
bardnounUS /bɑːrd/
a lyric poet
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading AUTHOR OF "NOOKS AND CORNERS OF THE NEW ENGLAND COAST" "CAPTAIN NELSON" ETC.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading AUTHOR OF "NOOKS AND CORNERS OF THE NEW ENGLAND COAST" "CAPTAIN NELSON" ETC.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
consecrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈkreɪʃən/
a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal)
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
CORNERSnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading AUTHOR OF "NOOKS AND CORNERS OF THE NEW ENGLAND COAST" "CAPTAIN NELSON" ETC.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
elegies
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From this reading Like Orlando in the forest of Arden, they "hang odes on hawthorns and elegies on thistles."
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading AUTHOR OF "NOOKS AND CORNERS OF THE NEW ENGLAND COAST" "CAPTAIN NELSON" ETC.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
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ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "NOOKS AND CORNERS OF THE NEW ENGLAND COAST" "CAPTAIN NELSON" ETC.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Like Orlando in the forest of Arden, they "hang odes on hawthorns and elegies on thistles."
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Like Orlando in the forest of Arden, they "hang odes on hawthorns and elegies on thistles."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
hawthornsnounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrnz/
plural of “hawthorn” — a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus
From this reading Like Orlando in the forest of Arden, they "hang odes on hawthorns and elegies on thistles."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
LibrariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like Orlando in the forest of Arden, they "hang odes on hawthorns and elegies on thistles."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
NELSONnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "NOOKS AND CORNERS OF THE NEW ENGLAND COAST" "CAPTAIN NELSON" ETC.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AUTHOR OF "NOOKS AND CORNERS OF THE NEW ENGLAND COAST" "CAPTAIN NELSON" ETC.
NOOKSnounUS /nʊks/
plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading AUTHOR OF "NOOKS AND CORNERS OF THE NEW ENGLAND COAST" "CAPTAIN NELSON" ETC.
odesnounUS /oʊdz/
plural of “ode” — a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
From this reading Like Orlando in the forest of Arden, they "hang odes on hawthorns and elegies on thistles."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "NOOKS AND CORNERS OF THE NEW ENGLAND COAST" "CAPTAIN NELSON" ETC.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Like Orlando in the forest of Arden, they "hang odes on hawthorns and elegies on thistles."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
OrlandonounUS /ɔːrˈlændoʊ/
a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World
From this reading Like Orlando in the forest of Arden, they "hang odes on hawthorns and elegies on thistles."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "NOOKS AND CORNERS OF THE NEW ENGLAND COAST" "CAPTAIN NELSON" ETC.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like Orlando in the forest of Arden, they "hang odes on hawthorns and elegies on thistles."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
thistlesnounUS /ˈθɪsəlz/
plural of “thistle” — any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves
From this reading Like Orlando in the forest of Arden, they "hang odes on hawthorns and elegies on thistles."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
veneratedverbUS /ˈvenəreɪtɪd/
past form of “venerate” — regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the spirit of that delightful companionship, so graciously announced, it is to you, who have kindled on our aged summits "The light that never was on sea or land, The consecration and the poet's dream." that this volume is affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
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which person or people
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _An illustrious and venerated bard, who shares with you the love and honor of his countrymen, tells us that the poets are the best travelling companions.
