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From this reading 21, 85._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: I hope the _To-days_ have come safe to hand.
85
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From this reading 21, 85._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: I hope the _To-days_ have come safe to hand.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
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 _Hampstead, London Jan.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading May I, without being presumptuous, dear Walt, tell you how I should dearly like to see them arranged?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading May I, without being presumptuous, dear Walt, tell you how I should dearly like to see them arranged?
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
cannot
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From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
CarolnounUS /ˈkærəl/
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
CentennialnounUS /senˈteniəl/
the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 21, 85._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: I hope the _To-days_ have come safe to hand.
traveling across
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
dearly loved
From this reading May I, without being presumptuous, dear Walt, tell you how I should dearly like to see them arranged?
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading 21, 85._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: I hope the _To-days_ have come safe to hand.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading May I, without being presumptuous, dear Walt, tell you how I should dearly like to see them arranged?
editverbUS /ˈedət/
prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
one or the other of two
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
FerryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading 21, 85._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: I hope the _To-days_ have come safe to hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
GILCHRIST
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From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _Hampstead, London Jan.
the act of departing
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
Hampstead
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From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _Hampstead, London Jan.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading 21, 85._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: I hope the _To-days_ have come safe to hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 21, 85._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: I hope the _To-days_ have come safe to hand.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading 21, 85._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: I hope the _To-days_ have come safe to hand.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
how
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From this reading May I, without being presumptuous, dear Walt, tell you how I should dearly like to see them arranged?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 21, 85._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: I hope the _To-days_ have come safe to hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _Hampstead, London Jan.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading May I, without being presumptuous, dear Walt, tell you how I should dearly like to see them arranged?
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _Hampstead, London Jan.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May I, without being presumptuous, dear Walt, tell you how I should dearly like to see them arranged?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 21, 85._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: I hope the _To-days_ have come safe to hand.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
OccupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
Ontario'snounUS /ɑːnˈterioʊz/
possessive form of “ontario” — the smallest of the Great Lakes
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
Paumanok
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From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
presumptuousadjectiveUS /prɪˈzʌmptʃəwəs/
excessively forward
From this reading May I, without being presumptuous, dear Walt, tell you how I should dearly like to see them arranged?
revertverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrt/
go back to a previous state
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading 21, 85._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: I hope the _To-days_ have come safe to hand.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading May I, without being presumptuous, dear Walt, tell you how I should dearly like to see them arranged?
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading May I, without being presumptuous, dear Walt, tell you how I should dearly like to see them arranged?
a short musical composition with words
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
express in words
From this reading May I, without being presumptuous, dear Walt, tell you how I should dearly like to see them arranged?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 21, 85._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: I hope the _To-days_ have come safe to hand.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading May I, without being presumptuous, dear Walt, tell you how I should dearly like to see them arranged?
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _Hampstead, London Jan.
To-days
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From this reading 21, 85._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: I hope the _To-days_ have come safe to hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
WALT
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From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _Hampstead, London Jan.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
WHITMANnounUS /ˈwɪtmən/
United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)
From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _Hampstead, London Jan.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading May I, without being presumptuous, dear Walt, tell you how I should dearly like to see them arranged?
the words that are spoken
From this reading I want "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," "Song at Sunset," "Song of the Open Road," "Starting from Paumanok," "Carol of Words," "Carol of Occupations" and either as "As I Sat by Blue Ontario's Shore" or the Preface to edit.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am thinking a great deal about the new edition; and cannot help hoping you are going to revert to the plan of the Centennial Edition, which issued your writings in two independent volumes.
