Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

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

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

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

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

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

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

in actual fact

From this reading Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

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

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

from appearances alone

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

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

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

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

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

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

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

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

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

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

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The move to London was followed by two results of great importance for Elizabeth Barrett.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

without stop or interruption

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading The move to London was followed by two results of great importance for Elizabeth Barrett.

still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The move to London was followed by two results of great importance for Elizabeth Barrett.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The move to London was followed by two results of great importance for Elizabeth Barrett.

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

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

for this reason

From this reading Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

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

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

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

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

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

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The move to London was followed by two results of great importance for Elizabeth Barrett.

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

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

a message received and understood

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

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

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

the literary culture

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

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

From this reading Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

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 Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

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

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

above and across; more than

From this reading Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

an amount of time

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The move to London was followed by two results of great importance for Elizabeth Barrett.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

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From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

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

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

in or at that place or location

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

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

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

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

From this reading The move to London was followed by two results of great importance for Elizabeth Barrett.

precisely as stated

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.

nonexistent

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

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

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

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

From this reading It was apparently in the summer of 1835 that Sidmouth was finally left behind, Mr. Barrett having then taken a house at 74 Gloucester Place (near Baker Street), which, though never regarded as more than a temporary residence, continued to be the home of his family for the next three years.

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

From this reading During the latter part of that period, however, extant letters of Miss Barrett are almost wholly wanting, and there is little information from any other source as to the course of her life.

a late time of life

From this reading Hence it spread itself gradually over a space of nearly three years, before the long contemplated move to London actually took place.

but in spite of that

From this reading 1835-1841 The residence of the Barretts at Sidmouth had never been a very settled one--never intended to be permanent, and yet never having a fixed term nor any reason for a fixed term.