Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

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From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

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From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

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

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

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

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

not being in a specified place

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

in actual fact

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

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

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Her life was that of an invalid, confined to her room for the greater part of each year, and unable to see any but a few intimate friends.

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

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Her life was that of an invalid, confined to her room for the greater part of each year, and unable to see any but a few intimate friends.

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

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

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

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

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From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

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From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

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

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

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From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her life was that of an invalid, confined to her room for the greater part of each year, and unable to see any but a few intimate friends.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Her life was that of an invalid, confined to her room for the greater part of each year, and unable to see any but a few intimate friends.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

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

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Her life was that of an invalid, confined to her room for the greater part of each year, and unable to see any but a few intimate friends.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

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 letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

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

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

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

From this reading Her life was that of an invalid, confined to her room for the greater part of each year, and unable to see any but a few intimate friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Her life was that of an invalid, confined to her room for the greater part of each year, and unable to see any but a few intimate friends.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

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

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

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

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

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

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Her life was that of an invalid, confined to her room for the greater part of each year, and unable to see any but a few intimate friends.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading Her life was that of an invalid, confined to her room for the greater part of each year, and unable to see any but a few intimate friends.

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

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

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 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

the literary culture

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Her life was that of an invalid, confined to her room for the greater part of each year, and unable to see any but a few intimate friends.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

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

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

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

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

most important element

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

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

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

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

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her life was that of an invalid, confined to her room for the greater part of each year, and unable to see any but a few intimate friends.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Her life was that of an invalid, confined to her room for the greater part of each year, and unable to see any but a few intimate friends.

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Her life was that of an invalid, confined to her room for the greater part of each year, and unable to see any but a few intimate friends.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Her life was that of an invalid, confined to her room for the greater part of each year, and unable to see any but a few intimate friends.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

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

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

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

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her life was that of an invalid, confined to her room for the greater part of each year, and unable to see any but a few intimate friends.

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

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

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

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

propel through the air

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

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

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading In a life such as this there are few outward events to record, and its story is best told in Miss Barrett's own letters, which, for the most part, need little comment.

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From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Her life was that of an invalid, confined to her room for the greater part of each year, and unable to see any but a few intimate friends.

up to a particular time

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

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

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

at the time that

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

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

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

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

From this reading Still, she regained some sort of strength, especially during the warmth of the summer months, and was able to throw herself with real interest into literary work.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The letters of the end of 1841 and beginning of 1842 are almost entirely written to Mr. Boyd, and the main subject of them is the series of papers on the Greek Christian poets and the English poets which, at the suggestion of Mr. Dilke, then editor of the 'Athenaeum,' she contributed to that periodical.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Her life was that of an invalid, confined to her room for the greater part of each year, and unable to see any but a few intimate friends.

a late time of life

From this reading 1841-1843 In September 1841 the journey from Torquay was actually achieved, and Miss Barrett returned to her father's house in London, from which she was never to be absent for more than a few hours at a time until the day, five years later, when she finally left it to join her husband, Robert Browning.