1871
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From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
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From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
react verbally
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But I must at least show without further delay that I am not insensible to your love.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
COLNE
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From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
every day; without missing a day
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading But I must at least show without further delay that I am not insensible to your love.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
EARL'SnounUS /ɜːrlz/
possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
ENG
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From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
ESSEXnounUS /ˈesɪks/
a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary
From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
at any time
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But I must at least show without further delay that I am not insensible to your love.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
GILCHRIST
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From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
HALSTED
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From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading But I must at least show without further delay that I am not insensible to your love.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But I must at least show without further delay that I am not insensible to your love.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But I must at least show without further delay that I am not insensible to your love.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But I must at least show without further delay that I am not insensible to your love.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I must at least show without further delay that I am not insensible to your love.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But I must at least show without further delay that I am not insensible to your love.
shunverbUS /ʃʌn/
avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
unmitigatedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪtəɡeɪtɪd/
not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
WALT
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From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
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
From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
WHITMANnounUS /ˈwɪtmən/
United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)
From this reading WALT WHITMAN TO ANNE GILCHRIST _Washington, D. C. November 3, 1871._ (TO A. G., EARL'S COLNE, HALSTED, ESSEX, ENG.)
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But I must at least show without further delay that I am not insensible to your love.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But more daily work than ever has fallen to me to do the present season, and though I am well and contented, my best moods seem to shun me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
produce a literary work
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I wish to give to it a day, a sort of Sabbath, or holy day, apart to itself, under serene and propitious influences, confident that I could then write you a letter which would do you good, and me too.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have been waiting quite a while for time and the right mood, to answer your letter in a spirit as serious as its own, and in the same unmitigated trust and affection.
