Chapter VII

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

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on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was nothing vulgar or half-educated about her beauty--lips or hands or eyes.

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading CONCERNING ISIS AND APHRODITE: WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT THE LATTER'S FOLLOWERS RECEIVE FROM THE HANDS OF ENGLISH NOVELISTS I had read books you had not read, Yet I was put to shame To hear the simple words you said, And see your eyes aflame.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

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

From this reading CONCERNING ISIS AND APHRODITE: WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT THE LATTER'S FOLLOWERS RECEIVE FROM THE HANDS OF ENGLISH NOVELISTS I had read books you had not read, Yet I was put to shame To hear the simple words you said, And see your eyes aflame.

goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Venus

From this reading CONCERNING ISIS AND APHRODITE: WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT THE LATTER'S FOLLOWERS RECEIVE FROM THE HANDS OF ENGLISH NOVELISTS I had read books you had not read, Yet I was put to shame To hear the simple words you said, And see your eyes aflame.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

expel from a community or group

From this reading "Beauty is Truth," says the poet, and Norman, looking on her with all the passion of a passionate man, longed to believe the poet's he and banish the disappointments of the mind.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading "Beauty is Truth," says the poet, and Norman, looking on her with all the passion of a passionate man, longed to believe the poet's he and banish the disappointments of the mind.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "Beauty is Truth," says the poet, and Norman, looking on her with all the passion of a passionate man, longed to believe the poet's he and banish the disappointments of the mind.

Bound written or printed works.

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in a charming manner

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

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a message that departs from the main subject

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plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading "Beauty is Truth," says the poet, and Norman, looking on her with all the passion of a passionate man, longed to believe the poet's he and banish the disappointments of the mind.

like down or as soft as down

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

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opinion or judgment

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the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

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being two more than forty

From this reading _Forty-two Poems_ And there was Peronella!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CONCERNING ISIS AND APHRODITE: WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT THE LATTER'S FOLLOWERS RECEIVE FROM THE HANDS OF ENGLISH NOVELISTS I had read books you had not read, Yet I was put to shame To hear the simple words you said, And see your eyes aflame.

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

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plural of “hair” — a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

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

From this reading There was nothing vulgar or half-educated about her beauty--lips or hands or eyes.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

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

From this reading "Beauty is Truth," says the poet, and Norman, looking on her with all the passion of a passionate man, longed to believe the poet's he and banish the disappointments of the mind.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

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

From this reading CONCERNING ISIS AND APHRODITE: WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT THE LATTER'S FOLLOWERS RECEIVE FROM THE HANDS OF ENGLISH NOVELISTS I had read books you had not read, Yet I was put to shame To hear the simple words you said, And see your eyes aflame.

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

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

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

From this reading "Beauty is Truth," says the poet, and Norman, looking on her with all the passion of a passionate man, longed to believe the poet's he and banish the disappointments of the mind.

Egyptian goddess of fertility; daughter of Geb; sister and wife of Osiris

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possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

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of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading There was nothing vulgar or half-educated about her beauty--lips or hands or eyes.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading "Beauty is Truth," says the poet, and Norman, looking on her with all the passion of a passionate man, longed to believe the poet's he and banish the disappointments of the mind.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Beauty is Truth," says the poet, and Norman, looking on her with all the passion of a passionate man, longed to believe the poet's he and banish the disappointments of the mind.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Beauty is Truth," says the poet, and Norman, looking on her with all the passion of a passionate man, longed to believe the poet's he and banish the disappointments of the mind.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Beauty is Truth," says the poet, and Norman, looking on her with all the passion of a passionate man, longed to believe the poet's he and banish the disappointments of the mind.

completely unclothed

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading "Beauty is Truth," says the poet, and Norman, looking on her with all the passion of a passionate man, longed to believe the poet's he and banish the disappointments of the mind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CONCERNING ISIS AND APHRODITE: WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT THE LATTER'S FOLLOWERS RECEIVE FROM THE HANDS OF ENGLISH NOVELISTS I had read books you had not read, Yet I was put to shame To hear the simple words you said, And see your eyes aflame.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was nothing vulgar or half-educated about her beauty--lips or hands or eyes.

plural of “novelist” — one who writes novels

From this reading CONCERNING ISIS AND APHRODITE: WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT THE LATTER'S FOLLOWERS RECEIVE FROM THE HANDS OF ENGLISH NOVELISTS I had read books you had not read, Yet I was put to shame To hear the simple words you said, And see your eyes aflame.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was nothing vulgar or half-educated about her beauty--lips or hands or eyes.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading "Beauty is Truth," says the poet, and Norman, looking on her with all the passion of a passionate man, longed to believe the poet's he and banish the disappointments of the mind.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading "Beauty is Truth," says the poet, and Norman, looking on her with all the passion of a passionate man, longed to believe the poet's he and banish the disappointments of the mind.

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

From this reading _Forty-two Poems_ And there was Peronella!

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

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

From this reading _Forty-two Poems_ And there was Peronella!

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading "Beauty is Truth," says the poet, and Norman, looking on her with all the passion of a passionate man, longed to believe the poet's he and banish the disappointments of the mind.

possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading "Beauty is Truth," says the poet, and Norman, looking on her with all the passion of a passionate man, longed to believe the poet's he and banish the disappointments of the mind.

put into a certain place or abstract location

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interpret something that is written or printed

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get something; come into possession of

From this reading CONCERNING ISIS AND APHRODITE: WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT THE LATTER'S FOLLOWERS RECEIVE FROM THE HANDS OF ENGLISH NOVELISTS I had read books you had not read, Yet I was put to shame To hear the simple words you said, And see your eyes aflame.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading CONCERNING ISIS AND APHRODITE: WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT THE LATTER'S FOLLOWERS RECEIVE FROM THE HANDS OF ENGLISH NOVELISTS I had read books you had not read, Yet I was put to shame To hear the simple words you said, And see your eyes aflame.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Beauty is Truth," says the poet, and Norman, looking on her with all the passion of a passionate man, longed to believe the poet's he and banish the disappointments of the mind.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

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a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

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glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

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having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

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reflect brightly

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

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

From this reading CONCERNING ISIS AND APHRODITE: WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT THE LATTER'S FOLLOWERS RECEIVE FROM THE HANDS OF ENGLISH NOVELISTS I had read books you had not read, Yet I was put to shame To hear the simple words you said, And see your eyes aflame.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Forty-two Poems_ And there was Peronella!

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

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

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

From this reading CONCERNING ISIS AND APHRODITE: WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT THE LATTER'S FOLLOWERS RECEIVE FROM THE HANDS OF ENGLISH NOVELISTS I had read books you had not read, Yet I was put to shame To hear the simple words you said, And see your eyes aflame.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading CONCERNING ISIS AND APHRODITE: WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT THE LATTER'S FOLLOWERS RECEIVE FROM THE HANDS OF ENGLISH NOVELISTS I had read books you had not read, Yet I was put to shame To hear the simple words you said, And see your eyes aflame.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading "Beauty is Truth," says the poet, and Norman, looking on her with all the passion of a passionate man, longed to believe the poet's he and banish the disappointments of the mind.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading There was nothing vulgar or half-educated about her beauty--lips or hands or eyes.

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

From this reading CONCERNING ISIS AND APHRODITE: WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT THE LATTER'S FOLLOWERS RECEIVE FROM THE HANDS OF ENGLISH NOVELISTS I had read books you had not read, Yet I was put to shame To hear the simple words you said, And see your eyes aflame.

a Caucasian

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Seated at the window charmingly dressed in white and rose, with the sun on her face and neck and naked arms, with light playing with those said marvellous arms of hers and making all the little downy hairs on them sparkle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CONCERNING ISIS AND APHRODITE: WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT THE LATTER'S FOLLOWERS RECEIVE FROM THE HANDS OF ENGLISH NOVELISTS I had read books you had not read, Yet I was put to shame To hear the simple words you said, And see your eyes aflame.

the words that are spoken

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but in spite of that

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the person or people being spoken to

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belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading CONCERNING ISIS AND APHRODITE: WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT THE LATTER'S FOLLOWERS RECEIVE FROM THE HANDS OF ENGLISH NOVELISTS I had read books you had not read, Yet I was put to shame To hear the simple words you said, And see your eyes aflame.