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The Little Book of Modern Verse A Selection

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of The Little Book of Modern Verse A Selection is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Sterling, George.
[1869-1926] (3) Born at Sag Harbor, New York, December 1, 1869.
Educated at private schools and at St. Charles College, Ellicott City, Maryland.
He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.
Mr. Sterling is a writer to whom the sublimer aspects of nature appeal and he has a style admirably suited to their portrayal.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Little Book of Modern Verse A Selection

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of The Little Book of Modern Verse A Selection is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Sterling, George.
/ˈstɜːrlɪŋ dʒɔːrdʒ/
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[1869-1926] (3) Born at Sag Harbor, New York, December 1, 1869.
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Educated at private schools and at St. Charles College, Ellicott City, Maryland.
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He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.
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Mr. Sterling is a writer to whom the sublimer aspects of nature appeal and he has a style admirably suited to their portrayal.

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Exposition noun US /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

From this reading “He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.”

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Maryland noun US /ˈmerələnd/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading “Educated at private schools and at St. Charles College, Ellicott City, Maryland.”

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Ode noun US /oʊd/

a lyric poem with complex stanza forms

From this reading “He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.”

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Orchids noun US /ˈɔːrkədz/

plural of “orchid” — any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors

From this reading “He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.”

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portrayal noun US /pɔːrˈtreɪəl/

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading “Mr. Sterling is a writer to whom the sublimer aspects of nature appeal and he has a style admirably suited to their portrayal.”

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Sag verb US /sæɡ/

droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading “[1869-1926] (3) Born at Sag Harbor, New York, December 1, 1869.”

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Wizardry noun US /ˈwɪzərdri/

exceptional creative ability

From this reading “He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.”

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Yosemite noun US /joʊˈsemɪti/

a series of waterfalls in Yosemite National Park in California; is reduced to a trickle for part of each year

From this reading “He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.”

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From this reading [1869-1926] (3) Born at Sag Harbor, New York, December 1, 1869.

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1869

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From this reading [1869-1926] (3) Born at Sag Harbor, New York, December 1, 1869.

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1903

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From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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1908

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From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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1911

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From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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1914

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From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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1915

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From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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1926

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From this reading [1869-1926] (3) Born at Sag Harbor, New York, December 1, 1869.

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3

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From this reading [1869-1926] (3) Born at Sag Harbor, New York, December 1, 1869.

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/

in an admirable manner

From this reading Mr. Sterling is a writer to whom the sublimer aspects of nature appeal and he has a style admirably suited to their portrayal.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Educated at private schools and at St. Charles College, Ellicott City, Maryland.

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appealverbUS /əˈpiːl/

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Mr. Sterling is a writer to whom the sublimer aspects of nature appeal and he has a style admirably suited to their portrayal.

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aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/

plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Mr. Sterling is a writer to whom the sublimer aspects of nature appeal and he has a style admirably suited to their portrayal.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading [1869-1926] (3) Born at Sag Harbor, New York, December 1, 1869.

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authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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BeyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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BornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/

brought into existence

From this reading [1869-1926] (3) Born at Sag Harbor, New York, December 1, 1869.

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BreakersnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Educated at private schools and at St. Charles College, Ellicott City, Maryland.

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CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Educated at private schools and at St. Charles College, Ellicott City, Maryland.

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CollegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Educated at private schools and at St. Charles College, Ellicott City, Maryland.

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DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading [1869-1926] (3) Born at Sag Harbor, New York, December 1, 1869.

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EducatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading Educated at private schools and at St. Charles College, Ellicott City, Maryland.

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Ellicott

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From this reading Educated at private schools and at St. Charles College, Ellicott City, Maryland.

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ExpositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Sterling, George.

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HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading [1869-1926] (3) Born at Sag Harbor, New York, December 1, 1869.

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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Mr. Sterling is a writer to whom the sublimer aspects of nature appeal and he has a style admirably suited to their portrayal.

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HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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HousenounUS /haʊs/

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

From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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MarylandnounUS /ˈmerələnd/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Educated at private schools and at St. Charles College, Ellicott City, Maryland.

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Sterling is a writer to whom the sublimer aspects of nature appeal and he has a style admirably suited to their portrayal.

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naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Mr. Sterling is a writer to whom the sublimer aspects of nature appeal and he has a style admirably suited to their portrayal.

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NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading [1869-1926] (3) Born at Sag Harbor, New York, December 1, 1869.

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OdenounUS /oʊd/

a lyric poem with complex stanza forms

From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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OrchidsnounUS /ˈɔːrkədz/

plural of “orchid” — any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors

From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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portrayalnounUS /pɔːrˈtreɪəl/

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading Mr. Sterling is a writer to whom the sublimer aspects of nature appeal and he has a style admirably suited to their portrayal.

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privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Educated at private schools and at St. Charles College, Ellicott City, Maryland.

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SagverbUS /sæɡ/

droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading [1869-1926] (3) Born at Sag Harbor, New York, December 1, 1869.

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schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading Educated at private schools and at St. Charles College, Ellicott City, Maryland.

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From this reading Educated at private schools and at St. Charles College, Ellicott City, Maryland.

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SterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/

highest in quality

From this reading Sterling, George.

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stylenounUS /staɪl/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mr. Sterling is a writer to whom the sublimer aspects of nature appeal and he has a style admirably suited to their portrayal.

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sublimer

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From this reading Mr. Sterling is a writer to whom the sublimer aspects of nature appeal and he has a style admirably suited to their portrayal.

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suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Mr. Sterling is a writer to whom the sublimer aspects of nature appeal and he has a style admirably suited to their portrayal.

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SunsnounUS /sʌnz/

plural of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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TestimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Sterling is a writer to whom the sublimer aspects of nature appeal and he has a style admirably suited to their portrayal.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Mr. Sterling is a writer to whom the sublimer aspects of nature appeal and he has a style admirably suited to their portrayal.

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whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Sterling is a writer to whom the sublimer aspects of nature appeal and he has a style admirably suited to their portrayal.

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WinenounUS /waɪn/

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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WizardrynounUS /ˈwɪzərdri/

exceptional creative ability

From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Mr. Sterling is a writer to whom the sublimer aspects of nature appeal and he has a style admirably suited to their portrayal.

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YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading [1869-1926] (3) Born at Sag Harbor, New York, December 1, 1869.

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YosemitenounUS /joʊˈsemɪti/

a series of waterfalls in Yosemite National Park in California; is reduced to a trickle for part of each year

From this reading He is the author of "The Testimony of the Suns", 1903; "A Wine of Wizardry", 1908; "The House of Orchids", 1911; "Beyond the Breakers", 1914; "Exposition Ode", 1915; and "Yosemite", 1915.

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