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The three sphinxes, and other poems
The three sphinxes, and other poems

Chapter I

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LITTLE BLUE BOOK NO.
*579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.
The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.
However, such differences are superficial.
Wherever we touch a book, we touch a man.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The three sphinxes, and other poems

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The three sphinxes, and other poems is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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LITTLE BLUE BOOK NO.
/ˈlɪtəl bluː bʊk noʊ/
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*579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.
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The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.
/ðə ˈsekənd ˈvɑːljuːm emˈbreɪsɪz ə ˈnʌmbər ʌv ˈlɪrɪk ˈbælədz ˈbiːɪŋ ɑːn ðə hoʊl les ˌɪnˈtensli ˈpɜːrsɪnəl ɪf noʊ les ˌɪnˈtensli ˈpæʃənət ðæn ˈvɑːljuːm wʌn/
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However, such differences are superficial.
/ˌhaʊˈevər sʌtʃ ˈdɪfərənsɪz ɑːr ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
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Wherever we touch a book, we touch a man.
/weˈrevər wiː tʌtʃ ə bʊk wiː tʌtʃ ə mæn/

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Armageddon noun US /ˌɑːrməˈɡedən/

(New Testament) the scene of the final battle between the kings of the Earth at the end of the world

From this reading “*579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.”

Edited adjective US /ˈedətəd/

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading “*579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.”

embraces noun US /emˈbreɪsɪz/

plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading “The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.”

lyric adjective US /ˈlɪrɪk/

expressing deep emotion

From this reading “The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.”

Nineveh noun US /ˈnɪnəvə/

an ancient Assyrian city on the Tigris across from the modern city of Mosul in the northern part of what is now known as Iraq

From this reading “*579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.”

predecessor noun US /ˈpredəsesər/

one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading “*579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.”

selections noun US /səˈlekʃənz/

plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading “*579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.”

superficial adjective US /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/

concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

From this reading “However, such differences are superficial.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

under the title preposition + article + noun counted as “under … title”

In this reading “*579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.”

second volume noun + noun

In this reading “The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.”

Haunted House adjective + noun

In this reading “*579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.”

in addition preposition + noun

In this reading “*579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.”

appear in verb + particle

In this reading “*579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.”

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578

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

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

579

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

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading However, such differences are superficial.

ArmageddonnounUS /ˌɑːrməˈɡedən/

(New Testament) the scene of the final battle between the kings of the Earth at the end of the world

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

balladsnounUS /ˈbælədz/

plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.

BLUEadjectiveUS /bluː/

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading LITTLE BLUE BOOK NO.

BOOKnounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading LITTLE BLUE BOOK NO.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

CandlenounUS /ˈkændəl/

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading However, such differences are superficial.

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

EditedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

embracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/

plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.

FlamenounUS /fleɪm/

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

Haldeman-Julius

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

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

HauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

HousenounUS /haʊs/

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

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, such differences are superficial.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

LITTLEadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading LITTLE BLUE BOOK NO.

lyricadjectiveUS /ˈlɪrɪk/

expressing deep emotion

From this reading The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Wherever we touch a book, we touch a man.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

NinevehnounUS /ˈnɪnəvə/

an ancient Assyrian city on the Tigris across from the modern city of Mosul in the northern part of what is now known as Iraq

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

NOdeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading LITTLE BLUE BOOK NO.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.

OtheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

passionateadjectiveUS /ˈpæʃənət/

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.

personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.

PocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

PoemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

poetrynounUS /ˈpoʊətri/

literature in metrical form

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/

one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.

selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/

plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

SeriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

SongsnounUS /sɔːŋz/

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

Sphinxes

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From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading However, such differences are superficial.

superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/

concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

From this reading However, such differences are superficial.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

ThreenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Wherever we touch a book, we touch a man.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

Viereck's

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From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading *579* Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius The Three Sphinxes and Other Poems [Other selections from Mr. Viereck’s poetry appear in the Haldeman-Julius Pocket Series under the title “The Haunted House and Other Poems,” No. 578.] This volume, like its predecessor, “The Haunted House, and Other Poems,” No. 578, contains selections from “Nineveh and Other Poems,” “The Candle and the Flame,” “Songs of Armageddon,” in addition to a number of poems not previously published in book form.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Wherever we touch a book, we touch a man.

WhereverconjunctionUS /weˈrevər/

in or to any place at all

From this reading Wherever we touch a book, we touch a man.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The second volume embraces a number of lyric ballads, being on the whole less intensely personal, if no less intensely passionate than volume one.

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