1837
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From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
1838
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From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
1839
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From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
1840
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From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
1841
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From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
4th
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From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
aboundingadjectiveUS /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/
existing in abundance
From this reading Ride as he might, and walk as he might, his abounding energies remained unsatisfied.
anew
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ride as he might, and walk as he might, his abounding energies remained unsatisfied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
athleticsnounUS /æθˈletɪks/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
Barnaby
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From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
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 In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
BelgiumnounUS /ˈbeldʒəm/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
BirminghamnounUS /ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/
the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
Broadstairs
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From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading What induced him to undertake this journey, more formidable then, of course, than now?
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Mainly, I think, that restless desire to see the world which is strong in a great many men, and was specially strong in Dickens.
DevonshirenounUS /dɪˈvɑːnʃaɪr/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
DickensnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Ride as he might, and walk as he might, his abounding energies remained unsatisfied.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading What induced him to undertake this journey, more formidable then, of course, than now?
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mainly, I think, that restless desire to see the world which is strong in a great many men, and was specially strong in Dickens.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ride as he might, and walk as he might, his abounding energies remained unsatisfied.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What induced him to undertake this journey, more formidable then, of course, than now?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mainly, I think, that restless desire to see the world which is strong in a great many men, and was specially strong in Dickens.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading What induced him to undertake this journey, more formidable then, of course, than now?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mainly, I think, that restless desire to see the world which is strong in a great many men, and was specially strong in Dickens.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading What induced him to undertake this journey, more formidable then, of course, than now?
immediately past
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
MainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading Mainly, I think, that restless desire to see the world which is strong in a great many men, and was specially strong in Dickens.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mainly, I think, that restless desire to see the world which is strong in a great many men, and was specially strong in Dickens.
the force of workers available
From this reading Mainly, I think, that restless desire to see the world which is strong in a great many men, and was specially strong in Dickens.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ride as he might, and walk as he might, his abounding energies remained unsatisfied.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What induced him to undertake this journey, more formidable then, of course, than now?
Nell
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From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading What induced him to undertake this journey, more formidable then, of course, than now?
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
Petersham
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From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Ride as he might, and walk as he might, his abounding energies remained unsatisfied.
worried and uneasy
From this reading Mainly, I think, that restless desire to see the world which is strong in a great many men, and was specially strong in Dickens.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Ride as he might, and walk as he might, his abounding energies remained unsatisfied.
Rudge
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From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mainly, I think, that restless desire to see the world which is strong in a great many men, and was specially strong in Dickens.
Shakespeare'snounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading Mainly, I think, that restless desire to see the world which is strong in a great many men, and was specially strong in Dickens.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Mainly, I think, that restless desire to see the world which is strong in a great many men, and was specially strong in Dickens.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What induced him to undertake this journey, more formidable then, of course, than now?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mainly, I think, that restless desire to see the world which is strong in a great many men, and was specially strong in Dickens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading What induced him to undertake this journey, more formidable then, of course, than now?
in or at that place or location
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mainly, I think, that restless desire to see the world which is strong in a great many men, and was specially strong in Dickens.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What induced him to undertake this journey, more formidable then, of course, than now?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What induced him to undertake this journey, more formidable then, of course, than now?
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
Twickenham
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From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading What induced him to undertake this journey, more formidable then, of course, than now?
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
unsatisfiedadjectiveUS /ənˈsætɪsfaɪd/
not having been satisfied
From this reading Ride as he might, and walk as he might, his abounding energies remained unsatisfied.
precisely as stated
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Ride as he might, and walk as he might, his abounding energies remained unsatisfied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mainly, I think, that restless desire to see the world which is strong in a great many men, and was specially strong in Dickens.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What induced him to undertake this journey, more formidable then, of course, than now?
in or at the place that
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mainly, I think, that restless desire to see the world which is strong in a great many men, and was specially strong in Dickens.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The last number of "Barnaby Rudge" appeared in November, 1841, and, on the 4th of the following January Dickens sailed with his wife for a six months' tour in the United States.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Mainly, I think, that restless desire to see the world which is strong in a great many men, and was specially strong in Dickens.
YorkshirenounUS /ˈjɔːrkʃər/
a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
From this reading In 1837 there had been trips to Belgium, Broadstairs, Brighton; in 1838 to Yorkshire, Broadstairs, North Wales, and a fairly long stay at Twickenham; in 1839 a similar stay at Petersham--where, as at Twickenham, frolic, gaiety and athletics had prevailed,--and trips to Broadstairs and Devonshire; in 1840 trips again to Bath, Birmingham, Shakespeare's country, Broadstairs, Devonshire; in 1841 more trips, and a very notable visit to Edinburgh, with which Little Nell had a great deal to do.
