Chapter XVI

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

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

speak to

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

a public promotion of some product or service

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in the past

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

(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 You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

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

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

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possessive form of “armstrong” — United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

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

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

aroused or activated

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

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From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943)

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an occurrence of something

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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

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a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

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every day; without missing a day

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From this reading THE ESTATES DEL PARADISO.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading --_Rossetti._ We must now return to Mr. Armstrong, whom we left in chapter XII. in conference with Dr. Carver over the Doctor's advertisement of the case of lost identity inserted in the daily papers ten years before.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

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plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading THE ESTATES DEL PARADISO.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

shoot down, of birds

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

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

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

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From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

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

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading --_Rossetti._ We must now return to Mr. Armstrong, whom we left in chapter XII. in conference with Dr. Carver over the Doctor's advertisement of the case of lost identity inserted in the daily papers ten years before.

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

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a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

and nothing more

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

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plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

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 You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

something that is lost

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

a form of address for a man

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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

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the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

above and across; more than

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writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

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From this reading THE ESTATES DEL PARADISO.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

express the need or desire for

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

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English poet and painter who was a leader of the Pre-Raphaelites (1828-1882)

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the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

rise rapidly

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

a male human offspring

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

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From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

express in words

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

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

From this reading THE ESTATES DEL PARADISO.

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

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moved around an axis or center

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

the speaker together with one or more other people

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

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

at the time that

From this reading "I have been here before, But when, or how, I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet, keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

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

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a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The physician listened gravely to Mr. Armstrong's account of the loss of his wife and infant son, the wild hopes which were now awakened, and to his request for the address of the lady referred to, and gave him a pitying glance as he replied:

in the company of; together with

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the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

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a late time of life

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time long past

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know; But just when, at that swallow's soar, Your neck turned so, Some veil did fall--I knew it all of yore."