used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After living for a short while in hotels, they took lodgings in Half Moon Street.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SECOND RESIDENCE IN LONDON, AND SEPARATION FROM HARRIET.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
charyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːri/
characterized by great caution and wariness
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
Eliza
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From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After living for a short while in hotels, they took lodgings in Half Moon Street.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SECOND RESIDENCE IN LONDON, AND SEPARATION FROM HARRIET.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading After living for a short while in hotels, they took lodgings in Half Moon Street.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
HARRIET
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SECOND RESIDENCE IN LONDON, AND SEPARATION FROM HARRIET.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading After living for a short while in hotels, they took lodgings in Half Moon Street.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SECOND RESIDENCE IN LONDON, AND SEPARATION FROM HARRIET.
increasinglyadverbUS /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
advancing in amount or intensity
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
larknounUS /lɑːrk/
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading After living for a short while in hotels, they took lodgings in Half Moon Street.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading After living for a short while in hotels, they took lodgings in Half Moon Street.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading SECOND RESIDENCE IN LONDON, AND SEPARATION FROM HARRIET.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
held dear
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
maximumnounUS /ˈmæksəməm/
the largest possible quantity
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading After living for a short while in hotels, they took lodgings in Half Moon Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
and nothing more
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
RESIDENCEnounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading SECOND RESIDENCE IN LONDON, AND SEPARATION FROM HARRIET.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SECOND RESIDENCE IN LONDON, AND SEPARATION FROM HARRIET.
SEPARATIONnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading SECOND RESIDENCE IN LONDON, AND SEPARATION FROM HARRIET.
Shelleys
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From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading After living for a short while in hotels, they took lodgings in Half Moon Street.
be seated
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
a short musical composition with words
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
in the near future
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading After living for a short while in hotels, they took lodgings in Half Moon Street.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After living for a short while in hotels, they took lodgings in Half Moon Street.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
in or at the place that
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After living for a short while in hotels, they took lodgings in Half Moon Street.
belonging to which person
From this reading Early in May the Shelleys arrived in London, where they were soon joined by Eliza, from whose increasingly irksome companionship the poet had recently enjoyed a few weeks' respite.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The house had a projecting window, where the poet loved to sit with book in hand, and catch, according to his custom, the maximum of sunlight granted by a chary English summer.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "He wanted," said one of his female admirers, "only a pan of clear water and a fresh turf to look like some young lady's lark, hanging outside for air and song."
