1844
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From this reading 1844-46 The year 1844 marks an important epoch in the life of Mrs. Browning.
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From this reading 1844-46 The year 1844 marks an important epoch in the life of Mrs. Browning.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 1844-46 The year 1844 marks an important epoch in the life of Mrs. Browning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was six years since she had published a volume of verse; and in the meanwhile she had been gaining strength and literary experience.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading 1844-46 The year 1844 marks an important epoch in the life of Mrs. Browning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/
plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading 1844-46 The year 1844 marks an important epoch in the life of Mrs. Browning.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was six years since she had published a volume of verse; and in the meanwhile she had been gaining strength and literary experience.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading It was six years since she had published a volume of verse; and in the meanwhile she had been gaining strength and literary experience.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was six years since she had published a volume of verse; and in the meanwhile she had been gaining strength and literary experience.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
of great significance or value
From this reading 1844-46 The year 1844 marks an important epoch in the life of Mrs. Browning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 1844-46 The year 1844 marks an important epoch in the life of Mrs. Browning.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
the literary culture
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading 1844-46 The year 1844 marks an important epoch in the life of Mrs. Browning.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading It was six years since she had published a volume of verse; and in the meanwhile she had been gaining strength and literary experience.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading 1844-46 The year 1844 marks an important epoch in the life of Mrs. Browning.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading It was six years since she had published a volume of verse; and in the meanwhile she had been gaining strength and literary experience.
the force of workers available
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading 1844-46 The year 1844 marks an important epoch in the life of Mrs. Browning.
not any; not one
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 1844-46 The year 1844 marks an important epoch in the life of Mrs. Browning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading She had tried her wings in the pages of popular periodicals.
periodicalsnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəlz/
plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading She had tried her wings in the pages of popular periodicals.
PoemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
poetessnoun
a woman poet
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
profitedverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəd/
past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading It was six years since she had published a volume of verse; and in the meanwhile she had been gaining strength and literary experience.
purgedverbUS /pɜːrdʒd/
past form of “purge” — oust politically
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was six years since she had published a volume of verse; and in the meanwhile she had been gaining strength and literary experience.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was six years since she had published a volume of verse; and in the meanwhile she had been gaining strength and literary experience.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It was six years since she had published a volume of verse; and in the meanwhile she had been gaining strength and literary experience.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 1844-46 The year 1844 marks an important epoch in the life of Mrs. Browning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She had tried her wings in the pages of popular periodicals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
literature in metrical form
From this reading It was six years since she had published a volume of verse; and in the meanwhile she had been gaining strength and literary experience.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading It was six years since she had published a volume of verse; and in the meanwhile she had been gaining strength and literary experience.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading She had tried her wings in the pages of popular periodicals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It was in this year that, as a result of the publication of her two volumes of 'Poems,' she won her general and popular recognition as a poetess whose rank was with the foremost of living writers.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading 1844-46 The year 1844 marks an important epoch in the life of Mrs. Browning.
a late time of life
From this reading It was six years since she had published a volume of verse; and in the meanwhile she had been gaining strength and literary experience.
but in spite of that
From this reading She had profited by the criticisms on her earlier work, and by intercourse with men of letters; and though her defects in literary art were by no means purged away, yet the flights of her inspiration were stronger and more assured.
