Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

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From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

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From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

the state of being absent

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

plural of “absence” — the state of being absent

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

how long something has existed

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

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

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

move towards

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

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

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

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From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

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From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading From Mrs. Hoare's house on Hampstead Heath it was not difficult to visit his literary friends in London; and Wordsworth, Southey, and others, occasionally stayed with the family.

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From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

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

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

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

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

a social unit living together

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From Mrs. Hoare's house on Hampstead Heath it was not difficult to visit his literary friends in London; and Wordsworth, Southey, and others, occasionally stayed with the family.

proceeding in small stages

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

From this reading From Mrs. Hoare's house on Hampstead Heath it was not difficult to visit his literary friends in London; and Wordsworth, Southey, and others, occasionally stayed with the family.

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

From this reading Meantime his son John was resident with him at Trowbridge, and the parish and parishioners were not neglected.

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

From this reading Meantime his son John was resident with him at Trowbridge, and the parish and parishioners were not neglected.

make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

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From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

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From this reading From Mrs. Hoare's house on Hampstead Heath it was not difficult to visit his literary friends in London; and Wordsworth, Southey, and others, occasionally stayed with the family.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading From Mrs. Hoare's house on Hampstead Heath it was not difficult to visit his literary friends in London; and Wordsworth, Southey, and others, occasionally stayed with the family.

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

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

a small island

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From Mrs. Hoare's house on Hampstead Heath it was not difficult to visit his literary friends in London; and Wordsworth, Southey, and others, occasionally stayed with the family.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Meantime his son John was resident with him at Trowbridge, and the parish and parishioners were not neglected.

immediately past

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading From Mrs. Hoare's house on Hampstead Heath it was not difficult to visit his literary friends in London; and Wordsworth, Southey, and others, occasionally stayed with the family.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading From Mrs. Hoare's house on Hampstead Heath it was not difficult to visit his literary friends in London; and Wordsworth, Southey, and others, occasionally stayed with the family.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

any unwholesome or desperate condition

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Meantime his son John was resident with him at Trowbridge, and the parish and parishioners were not neglected.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading From Mrs. Hoare's house on Hampstead Heath it was not difficult to visit his literary friends in London; and Wordsworth, Southey, and others, occasionally stayed with the family.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

disregarded

From this reading Meantime his son John was resident with him at Trowbridge, and the parish and parishioners were not neglected.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Meantime his son John was resident with him at Trowbridge, and the parish and parishioners were not neglected.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

occurring from time to time

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading From Mrs. Hoare's house on Hampstead Heath it was not difficult to visit his literary friends in London; and Wordsworth, Southey, and others, occasionally stayed with the family.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From Mrs. Hoare's house on Hampstead Heath it was not difficult to visit his literary friends in London; and Wordsworth, Southey, and others, occasionally stayed with the family.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

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From this reading From Mrs. Hoare's house on Hampstead Heath it was not difficult to visit his literary friends in London; and Wordsworth, Southey, and others, occasionally stayed with the family.

a local church community

From this reading Meantime his son John was resident with him at Trowbridge, and the parish and parishioners were not neglected.

plural of “parishioner” — a member of a parish

From this reading Meantime his son John was resident with him at Trowbridge, and the parish and parishioners were not neglected.

living in a particular place

From this reading Meantime his son John was resident with him at Trowbridge, and the parish and parishioners were not neglected.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

a male human offspring

From this reading Meantime his son John was resident with him at Trowbridge, and the parish and parishioners were not neglected.

English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)

From this reading From Mrs. Hoare's house on Hampstead Heath it was not difficult to visit his literary friends in London; and Wordsworth, Southey, and others, occasionally stayed with the family.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading From Mrs. Hoare's house on Hampstead Heath it was not difficult to visit his literary friends in London; and Wordsworth, Southey, and others, occasionally stayed with the family.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

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

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

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

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

a local and habitual twitching especially in the face

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

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

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading But as early as 1820, Crabbe became subject to frequent severe attacks of neuralgia (then called _tic douloureux_), and this malady, together with the gradual approach of old age, made him less and less able to face the fatigue of London hospitalities.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

the quality of lacking general approval or acceptance

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

characterized by variety

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading From Mrs. Hoare's house on Hampstead Heath it was not difficult to visit his literary friends in London; and Wordsworth, Southey, and others, occasionally stayed with the family.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

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

From this reading Meantime his son John was resident with him at Trowbridge, and the parish and parishioners were not neglected.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

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

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

a human being; “wight” is an archaic term

From this reading Notwithstanding his failing health, and not infrequent absence from his parish--for he occasionally visited the Isle of Wight, Hastings, and other watering-places with his Hampstead friends--Crabbe was living down at Trowbridge much of the unpopularity with which he had started.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Meantime his son John was resident with him at Trowbridge, and the parish and parishioners were not neglected.

a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)

From this reading From Mrs. Hoare's house on Hampstead Heath it was not difficult to visit his literary friends in London; and Wordsworth, Southey, and others, occasionally stayed with the family.

a late time of life

From this reading LAST YEARS AT TROWBRIDGE (1819-1832) The last thirteen years of Crabbe's life were spent at Trowbridge, varied by occasional absences among hiss friends at Bath, and in the neighbourhood, and by annual visits of greater length to the family of Samuel Hoare at Hampstead.