Measure
Measure can mean:
- To perform a measurement.
- In mathematics, a measure is a way to assign non-negative real numbers to subsets of a given set, in order to "measure their sizes or probabilities". See measure (mathematics) for a treatment of the concept.
- In music, a measure is a unit of time in Western music. It represents a regular grouping of beats, as indicated in notation by the time signature. Measures are also called bars, since measures are separated by vertical bars (called bar lines) in musical notation.
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approved her choice. There is one present, a trusted friend of your
Graustark. Whose example more worthy for me to follow than that of the
more than with your beloved American protege. I ask you to drink a toast
military band crashed out the air so dear to all Americans, especially
their seats half frightened and amused, their attention attracted by the
was causing, her feet keeping time to the lively strains of music, was
Fanny, and in a voice that could be heard all over the banquet hall, she
Dixie,' Hooray! Hooray!"
* * * * *
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distressingly diffident. Her door was not far away, and she would have
hand upon her arm. Then she turned to face him, her lips parted in
dearest, come with me. We can be alone in the nook at the end of the
out as I have prayed it should."
She allowed him to lead her to the darkened nook. In her soul she was
she wanted to say to him, but now that the moment had come she was
paralyzed within her; it was as if she slept and could not be awakened.
clasping hers with a fervor that thrilled her with life. As he spoke,
been an hour in which I have not been struggling for this glorious
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is the forfeit I pay. It is yours through all eternity. I love.
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