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From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
1875
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From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
Ah
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From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
equally
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
(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 Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading What dreams of childhood's fleeting morn, What starry aspirations, That filled the misty days unborn With fancy's coruscations!
have
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading What visions of the past return With Lucy's image blended!
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
cannot
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From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
childhood's
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From this reading What dreams of childhood's fleeting morn, What starry aspirations, That filled the misty days unborn With fancy's coruscations!
coruscations
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From this reading What dreams of childhood's fleeting morn, What starry aspirations, That filled the misty days unborn With fancy's coruscations!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading What dreams of childhood's fleeting morn, What starry aspirations, That filled the misty days unborn With fancy's coruscations!
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading What dreams of childhood's fleeting morn, What starry aspirations, That filled the misty days unborn With fancy's coruscations!
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading What memories from the silent urn Of gentle lives long ended!
well known or easily recognized
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
fancy's
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From this reading What dreams of childhood's fleeting morn, What starry aspirations, That filled the misty days unborn With fancy's coruscations!
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading What dreams of childhood's fleeting morn, What starry aspirations, That filled the misty days unborn With fancy's coruscations!
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading What dreams of childhood's fleeting morn, What starry aspirations, That filled the misty days unborn With fancy's coruscations!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What memories from the silent urn Of gentle lives long ended!
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading What memories from the silent urn Of gentle lives long ended!
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
How
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From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading What visions of the past return With Lucy's image blended!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading What memories from the silent urn Of gentle lives long ended!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading What memories from the silent urn Of gentle lives long ended!
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
Lucy'snounUS /ˈluːsiz/
possessive form of “lucy” — incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading What visions of the past return With Lucy's image blended!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading What memories from the silent urn Of gentle lives long ended!
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading What dreams of childhood's fleeting morn, What starry aspirations, That filled the misty days unborn With fancy's coruscations!
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading What dreams of childhood's fleeting morn, What starry aspirations, That filled the misty days unborn With fancy's coruscations!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
OCTOBERnounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What visions of the past return With Lucy's image blended!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
others
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From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
To recall to mind.
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading What visions of the past return With Lucy's image blended!
Identical; not different.
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
have in common
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
get rid of
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
marked by absence of sound
From this reading What memories from the silent urn Of gentle lives long ended!
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading What dreams of childhood's fleeting morn, What starry aspirations, That filled the misty days unborn With fancy's coruscations!
not in physical motion
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
in a swift manner
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What dreams of childhood's fleeting morn, What starry aspirations, That filled the misty days unborn With fancy's coruscations!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
unbornadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈbɔːrn/
not yet brought into existence
From this reading What dreams of childhood's fleeting morn, What starry aspirations, That filled the misty days unborn With fancy's coruscations!
urnnounUS /ɜːrn/
a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet
From this reading What memories from the silent urn Of gentle lives long ended!
the act of using
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading What visions of the past return With Lucy's image blended!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
be dressed in
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What visions of the past return With Lucy's image blended!
a late time of life
From this reading Ah, Lucy, life has swiftly sped From April to November; The summer blossoms all are shed That you and I remember; But while the vanished years we share With mingling recollections, How all their shadowy features wear The hue of old affections!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
you'll
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From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "LUCY" FOR HER GOLDEN WEDDING, OCTOBER 18, 1875 "Lucy."--The old familiar name Is now, as always, pleasant, Its liquid melody the same Alike in past or present; Let others call you what they will, I know you'll let me use it; To me your name is Lucy still, I cannot bear to lose it.
