Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for HERE
HERD'MAN, or HERDS'MANHERE'A-BOUT, or HERE'A-BOUTS
HERE, adv. [Goth. her; Sax. her; G. and D. hier; Sw. här; Dan. her. It denotes this place.]
- In this place; in the place where the speaker is present; opposed to there. Behold, here am I. Lodge here thas night. Build here seven altars. Scripture.
- In the present life or state. Thus shall you be happy here, and more happy hereafter. Bacon.
- It is used in making an offer or attempt. Then here's for earnest. Dryden.
- In drinking health. Here's to thee, Dick. Cowley. It is neither here nor there, it is neither in this place nor in that; neither in one place nor in another. Here and there, in one place and another; in a dispersed manner or condition; thinly; or irregularly.
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