Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading "If there were nothing to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself, it would be a bad mark against him."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "If there were nothing to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself, it would be a bad mark against him."

(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 For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

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

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

react verbally

From this reading Soon, however, the restorative answer presented itself.

any thing at all

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

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

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "If there were nothing to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself, it would be a bad mark against him."

the act of subjecting to strong attack

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

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

From this reading "If there were nothing to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself, it would be a bad mark against him."

on the far side of; further than

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

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

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

possessive form of “browning” — United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

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From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

with great urgency

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

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

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading Saying the things "about" is the other people's function.

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

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

plural of “heroine” — the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

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

From this reading "If there were nothing to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself, it would be a bad mark against him."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Soon, however, the restorative answer presented itself.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If there were nothing to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself, it would be a bad mark against him."

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

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

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

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Soon, however, the restorative answer presented itself.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading "If there were nothing to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself, it would be a bad mark against him."

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

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

for an instant or moment

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "If there were nothing to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself, it would be a bad mark against him."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Saying the things "about" is the other people's function.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Saying the things "about" is the other people's function.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Soon, however, the restorative answer presented itself.

serving as an essential component

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

a medicine that strengthens and invigorates

From this reading Soon, however, the restorative answer presented itself.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

express in words

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Saying the things "about" is the other people's function.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

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

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

to a small degree or extent

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in the near future

From this reading Soon, however, the restorative answer presented itself.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

caught or fixed

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

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

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading For to _suggest_--to open magic casements--surely is the office of our artists in every sort: thus, for them to say all that there is to say about anything is to show the casement stuck fast, as it were, and themselves battering somewhat desperately to open it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Saying the things "about" is the other people's function.

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

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

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

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

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

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

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

From this reading "If there were nothing to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself, it would be a bad mark against him."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

at the time that

From this reading When this book was projected, some one asked, "What is there to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself?"--and the question, though it could not stay me, did chill momentarily my primal ardour.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "If there were nothing to say about Browning's heroines beyond what he said himself, it would be a bad mark against him."