Chapter 14 of The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt is here in full — 47 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt is here in full — 47 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _50 Marquis Rd. Camden Sq. Dec. 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes. I see how the dark clouds linger.
Chapter 14 of The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt is here in full — 47 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a city in southwestern New Jersey on the Delaware River near Philadelphia
From this reading “Camden Sq.”
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading “30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.”
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading “30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.”
plural of “dash” — distinctive and stylish elegance
From this reading “30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.”
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading “Dec.”
full of or producing joy
From this reading “30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.”
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading “I see how the dark clouds linger.”
United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)
From this reading “ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _50 Marquis Rd.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.”
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
In this reading “30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.”
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From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _50 Marquis Rd.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
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 ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _50 Marquis Rd.
a city in southwestern New Jersey on the Delaware River near Philadelphia
From this reading Camden Sq.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading I see how the dark clouds linger.
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I see how the dark clouds linger.
plural of “dash” — distinctive and stylish elegance
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Dec.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
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From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _50 Marquis Rd.
the act of departing
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I see how the dark clouds linger.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
full of or producing joy
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading I see how the dark clouds linger.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _50 Marquis Rd.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
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From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _50 Marquis Rd.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Camden Sq.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _50 Marquis Rd.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _50 Marquis Rd.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)
From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _50 Marquis Rd.
the words that are spoken
From this reading 30, 1874._ I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were going to convey a joyful confirmation of my hopes.
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