Chapter VI

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

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It may be less soothing than a sinless conscience.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading But it will calm the swell and heaving of thy passion, like oil thrown on the waves of a tempestuous sea.”

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From this reading That I cannot give thee.

the inner sense of right and wrong

From this reading It may be less soothing than a sinless conscience.

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From this reading Drink it!

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From this reading That I cannot give thee.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading But it will calm the swell and heaving of thy passion, like oil thrown on the waves of a tempestuous sea.”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Drink it!

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading It may be less soothing than a sinless conscience.

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From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading But it will calm the swell and heaving of thy passion, like oil thrown on the waves of a tempestuous sea.”

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From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be less soothing than a sinless conscience.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading But it will calm the swell and heaving of thy passion, like oil thrown on the waves of a tempestuous sea.”

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From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But it will calm the swell and heaving of thy passion, like oil thrown on the waves of a tempestuous sea.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading But it will calm the swell and heaving of thy passion, like oil thrown on the waves of a tempestuous sea.”

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From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading But it will calm the swell and heaving of thy passion, like oil thrown on the waves of a tempestuous sea.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading It may be less soothing than a sinless conscience.

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From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading It may be less soothing than a sinless conscience.

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From this reading But it will calm the swell and heaving of thy passion, like oil thrown on the waves of a tempestuous sea.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading But it will calm the swell and heaving of thy passion, like oil thrown on the waves of a tempestuous sea.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It may be less soothing than a sinless conscience.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading That I cannot give thee.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

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From this reading But it will calm the swell and heaving of thy passion, like oil thrown on the waves of a tempestuous sea.”

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading But it will calm the swell and heaving of thy passion, like oil thrown on the waves of a tempestuous sea.”

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From this reading But it will calm the swell and heaving of thy passion, like oil thrown on the waves of a tempestuous sea.”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

a wild area where few people live

From this reading “I know not Lethe nor Nepenthe,” remarked he; “but I have learned many new secrets in the wilderness, and here is one of them—a recipe that an Indian taught me, in requital of some lessons of my own, that were as old as Paracelsus.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But it will calm the swell and heaving of thy passion, like oil thrown on the waves of a tempestuous sea.”