Chapter I

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

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

anew

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading 'Tis she: though of herself, alas!

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

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

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

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

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

divisible by two

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

destroyed or killed

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

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

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading 'Tis she: though of herself, alas!

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

From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

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

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

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

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

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

From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

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

From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

immediately past

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

possessive form of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

like or characteristic of a mirror image

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

above and across; more than

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

an amount of time

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

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From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

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From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

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

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

not in physical motion

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

taking place within the mind and modified by individual bias

From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

be about

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

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

From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

a special situation

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

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

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading 'Tis she: though of herself, alas!

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

From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

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

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

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

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The intensely subjective nature of Rossetti's art is what gives it fascination for its lovers; it belonged to himself.

at the time that

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.

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

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The last phase of his art was entirely one of self-revelation; his own moments of sorrow were mirrored in one woman's face, moments in which he created sadly, living over again in them some hours that had been happy.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Even in his early period and with his dramatic subjects this was so, and partly by the depth of imaginative meaning he read into the faces of women.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading This is her picture as she was: It seems a thing to wonder on, As though mine image in the glass Should tarry when myself am gone. for so Was the still movement of her hands And such the pure line's gracious flow.