Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It's not likely that you're able to measure your influence; if you could, there wouldn't be much to measure.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "There are going to be changes here," said he; "and I wish I could see 'em, and help to bring 'em about.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Before the end of the summer term, both Desmond and Scaife received their "caps" and a word of advice from Lawrence.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

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

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

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

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

widely separated especially in space

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

have

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

the two together, not just one

From this reading Before the end of the summer term, both Desmond and Scaife received their "caps" and a word of advice from Lawrence.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "There are going to be changes here," said he; "and I wish I could see 'em, and help to bring 'em about.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now, I'm not given to buttering fellows up, but I see plainly that the rebuilding of this house depends a lot upon you two.

-ing form of “butter” — spread butter on

From this reading Now, I'm not given to buttering fellows up, but I see plainly that the rebuilding of this house depends a lot upon you two.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Before the end of the summer term, both Desmond and Scaife received their "caps" and a word of advice from Lawrence.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading "There are going to be changes here," said he; "and I wish I could see 'em, and help to bring 'em about.

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

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "There are going to be changes here," said he; "and I wish I could see 'em, and help to bring 'em about.

third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Now, I'm not given to buttering fellows up, but I see plainly that the rebuilding of this house depends a lot upon you two.

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

From this reading Before the end of the summer term, both Desmond and Scaife received their "caps" and a word of advice from Lawrence.

a pleasing country existing only in dreams or imagination

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

a quad with a square body

From this reading "There are going to be changes here," said he; "and I wish I could see 'em, and help to bring 'em about.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Before the end of the summer term, both Desmond and Scaife received their "caps" and a word of advice from Lawrence.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Now, I'm not given to buttering fellows up, but I see plainly that the rebuilding of this house depends a lot upon you two.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

in a forgetful manner

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

being ten more than thirty

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Before the end of the summer term, both Desmond and Scaife received their "caps" and a word of advice from Lawrence.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Now, I'm not given to buttering fellows up, but I see plainly that the rebuilding of this house depends a lot upon you two.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

the act of departing

From this reading "There are going to be changes here," said he; "and I wish I could see 'em, and help to bring 'em about.

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

From this reading "There are going to be changes here," said he; "and I wish I could see 'em, and help to bring 'em about.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "There are going to be changes here," said he; "and I wish I could see 'em, and help to bring 'em about.

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

From this reading "There are going to be changes here," said he; "and I wish I could see 'em, and help to bring 'em about.

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

From this reading Now, I'm not given to buttering fellows up, but I see plainly that the rebuilding of this house depends a lot upon you two.

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

From this reading "There are going to be changes here," said he; "and I wish I could see 'em, and help to bring 'em about.

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

From this reading Now, I'm not given to buttering fellows up, but I see plainly that the rebuilding of this house depends a lot upon you two.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It's not likely that you're able to measure your influence; if you could, there wouldn't be much to measure.

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

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading It's not likely that you're able to measure your influence; if you could, there wouldn't be much to measure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

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

From this reading It's not likely that you're able to measure your influence; if you could, there wouldn't be much to measure.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading Before the end of the summer term, both Desmond and Scaife received their "caps" and a word of advice from Lawrence.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading It's not likely that you're able to measure your influence; if you could, there wouldn't be much to measure.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Now, I'm not given to buttering fellows up, but I see plainly that the rebuilding of this house depends a lot upon you two.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading It's not likely that you're able to measure your influence; if you could, there wouldn't be much to measure.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It's not likely that you're able to measure your influence; if you could, there wouldn't be much to measure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now, I'm not given to buttering fellows up, but I see plainly that the rebuilding of this house depends a lot upon you two.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

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

From this reading Now, I'm not given to buttering fellows up, but I see plainly that the rebuilding of this house depends a lot upon you two.

throughout a period of time

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

many times at short intervals

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Now, I'm not given to buttering fellows up, but I see plainly that the rebuilding of this house depends a lot upon you two.

participate in games or sport

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

building again

From this reading Now, I'm not given to buttering fellows up, but I see plainly that the rebuilding of this house depends a lot upon you two.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Before the end of the summer term, both Desmond and Scaife received their "caps" and a word of advice from Lawrence.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There are going to be changes here," said he; "and I wish I could see 'em, and help to bring 'em about.

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

From this reading Before the end of the summer term, both Desmond and Scaife received their "caps" and a word of advice from Lawrence.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "There are going to be changes here," said he; "and I wish I could see 'em, and help to bring 'em about.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

a short musical composition with words

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Before the end of the summer term, both Desmond and Scaife received their "caps" and a word of advice from Lawrence.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Before the end of the summer term, both Desmond and Scaife received their "caps" and a word of advice from Lawrence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, I'm not given to buttering fellows up, but I see plainly that the rebuilding of this house depends a lot upon you two.

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

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Before the end of the summer term, both Desmond and Scaife received their "caps" and a word of advice from Lawrence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

in or at that place or location

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

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

From this reading Now, I'm not given to buttering fellows up, but I see plainly that the rebuilding of this house depends a lot upon you two.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

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

From this reading "There are going to be changes here," said he; "and I wish I could see 'em, and help to bring 'em about.

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

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Now, I'm not given to buttering fellows up, but I see plainly that the rebuilding of this house depends a lot upon you two.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Now, I'm not given to buttering fellows up, but I see plainly that the rebuilding of this house depends a lot upon you two.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Now, I'm not given to buttering fellows up, but I see plainly that the rebuilding of this house depends a lot upon you two.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

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

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

at the time that

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

which person or people

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "There are going to be changes here," said he; "and I wish I could see 'em, and help to bring 'em about.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Before the end of the summer term, both Desmond and Scaife received their "caps" and a word of advice from Lawrence.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

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

From this reading It's not likely that you're able to measure your influence; if you could, there wouldn't be much to measure.

a late time of life

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."

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From this reading It's not likely that you're able to measure your influence; if you could, there wouldn't be much to measure.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A REVELATION "Forty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing to-day, When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play; Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,-- Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along."