Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

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From this reading Christmas Eve and Easter Day _Christmas Eve and Easter Day_ was published by Chapman & Hall in the year 1850.

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

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

later than; following

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading We can only conjecture as to whether the theme of the poem of 1850 was already in Browning's mind.

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

From this reading Christmas Eve and Easter Day _Christmas Eve and Easter Day_ was published by Chapman & Hall in the year 1850.

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

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

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From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

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

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

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

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

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

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

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

From this reading We can only conjecture as to whether the theme of the poem of 1850 was already in Browning's mind.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Christmas Eve and Easter Day _Christmas Eve and Easter Day_ was published by Chapman & Hall in the year 1850.

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

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading We can only conjecture as to whether the theme of the poem of 1850 was already in Browning's mind.

United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)

From this reading Christmas Eve and Easter Day _Christmas Eve and Easter Day_ was published by Chapman & Hall in the year 1850.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Christmas Eve and Easter Day _Christmas Eve and Easter Day_ was published by Chapman & Hall in the year 1850.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading We can only conjecture as to whether the theme of the poem of 1850 was already in Browning's mind.

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Christmas Eve and Easter Day _Christmas Eve and Easter Day_ was published by Chapman & Hall in the year 1850.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

without deviation

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

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From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

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

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

From this reading Christmas Eve and Easter Day _Christmas Eve and Easter Day_ was published by Chapman & Hall in the year 1850.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading Christmas Eve and Easter Day _Christmas Eve and Easter Day_ was published by Chapman & Hall in the year 1850.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

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

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Christmas Eve and Easter Day _Christmas Eve and Easter Day_ was published by Chapman & Hall in the year 1850.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

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

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

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

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

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

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

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

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

ten 10s

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

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

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

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

From this reading Christmas Eve and Easter Day _Christmas Eve and Easter Day_ was published by Chapman & Hall in the year 1850.

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

kept in good condition

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

the force of workers available

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading We can only conjecture as to whether the theme of the poem of 1850 was already in Browning's mind.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

preside over

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

and nothing more

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

a human being

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading We can only conjecture as to whether the theme of the poem of 1850 was already in Browning's mind.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

plural of “pope” — the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Christmas Eve and Easter Day _Christmas Eve and Easter Day_ was published by Chapman & Hall in the year 1850.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

plural of “religion” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

express in words

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

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

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

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

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

express in speech

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

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

From this reading Christmas Eve and Easter Day _Christmas Eve and Easter Day_ was published by Chapman & Hall in the year 1850.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading We can only conjecture as to whether the theme of the poem of 1850 was already in Browning's mind.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

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

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

a fact that has been verified

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

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

From this reading Christmas Eve and Easter Day _Christmas Eve and Easter Day_ was published by Chapman & Hall in the year 1850.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We can only conjecture as to whether the theme of the poem of 1850 was already in Browning's mind.

at the time that

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading We can only conjecture as to whether the theme of the poem of 1850 was already in Browning's mind.

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

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

a Caucasian

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It was reported to the author that within the first fortnight two hundred copies had been sold, with which evidence of moderate popularity he was pleased; but the initial success was not maintained and subsequently the book became, like _Sordello_, a "remainder."

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

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

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

From this reading As early as 1845, in the opening days of the correspondence with Miss Barrett, when she had called upon her friend to speak as poet in his own person and to speak out, he assured her that whereas hitherto he had only made men and women utter themselves on his behalf and had given the truth not as pure white light but broken into prismatic hues, now he would try to declare directly that which was in him.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Christmas Eve and Easter Day _Christmas Eve and Easter Day_ was published by Chapman & Hall in the year 1850.

but in spite of that

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In place of his men and women he would have her to be a companion in his work, and yet, he adds, "I don't think I shall let _you_ hear, after all, the savage things about Popes and imaginative religions that I must say."