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The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft — Volume 1
The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft — Volume 1

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MAY 1815-SEPTEMBER 1816 1815.
Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."
1816.
Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a
cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to
write it--Voyage of Shelley and Byron round the lake of Geneva--Tour to the valley of Chamouni-- Journal--Return to England (August)--Mary and Clare go to Bath, and Shelley to Marlow 115-157
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft — Volume 1

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft — Volume 1 is here in full — 6 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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MAY 1815-SEPTEMBER 1816 1815.
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Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."
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1816.
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Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a
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cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to
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write it--Voyage of Shelley and Byron round the lake of Geneva--Tour to the valley of Chamouni-- Journal--Return to England (August)--Mary and Clare go to Bath, and Shelley to Marlow 115-157

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Boating noun US /ˈboʊtɪŋ/

water travel for pleasure

From this reading “Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."”

descriptive adjective US /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/

serving to describe or inform or characterized by description

From this reading “cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to”

Devon noun US /ˈdevən/

a county in southwestern England

From this reading “Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."”

Frankenstein noun US /ˈfræŋkənstaɪn/

an agency that escapes control and destroys its creator

Geneva noun US /dʒəˈniːvə/

a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations

From this reading “cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to”

introduces verb US /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/

third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading “Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a”

Shelley's noun US /ˈʃeliz/

possessive form of “shelley” — English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)

From this reading “Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a”

Skinner noun US /ˈskɪnər/

United States actor (1858-1942)

From this reading “Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

arrives at verb + particle counted as “arrive at”

reach a destination, either real or abstract

In this reading “cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to”

raise money verb + noun

In this reading “Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a”

make a tour verb + article + noun counted as “make … tour”

In this reading “Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."”

seeks for verb + particle counted as “seek for”

In this reading “Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."”

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115

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From this reading write it--Voyage of Shelley and Byron round the lake of Geneva--Tour to the valley of Chamouni-- Journal--Return to England (August)--Mary and Clare go to Bath, and Shelley to Marlow 115-157

157

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From this reading write it--Voyage of Shelley and Byron round the lake of Geneva--Tour to the valley of Chamouni-- Journal--Return to England (August)--Mary and Clare go to Bath, and Shelley to Marlow 115-157

1815

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From this reading MAY 1815-SEPTEMBER 1816 1815.

1816

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From this reading MAY 1815-SEPTEMBER 1816 1815.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

Alastor

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From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

AssociationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading write it--Voyage of Shelley and Byron round the lake of Geneva--Tour to the valley of Chamouni-- Journal--Return to England (August)--Mary and Clare go to Bath, and Shelley to Marlow 115-157

BathnounUS /bæθ/

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading write it--Voyage of Shelley and Byron round the lake of Geneva--Tour to the valley of Chamouni-- Journal--Return to England (August)--Mary and Clare go to Bath, and Shelley to Marlow 115-157

beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

Bishopsgate

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From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

BoatingnounUS /ˈboʊtɪŋ/

water travel for pleasure

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

booksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/

brought into existence

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

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

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

Chamouni

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From this reading write it--Voyage of Shelley and Byron round the lake of Geneva--Tour to the valley of Chamouni-- Journal--Return to England (August)--Mary and Clare go to Bath, and Shelley to Marlow 115-157

chequenounUS /tʃek/

a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

Claire

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From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

Clara

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From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

Clara's

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From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

Clare

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

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

descriptiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/

serving to describe or inform or characterized by description

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

DevonnounUS /ˈdevən/

a county in southwestern England

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

escapesnounUS /ɪˈskeɪps/

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

FannynounUS /ˈfæni/

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

FrankensteinnounUS /ˈfræŋkənstaɪn/

an agency that escapes control and destroys its creator

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

GenevanounUS /dʒəˈniːvə/

a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

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

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

Godwin

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From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

Godwin's

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

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

HappyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

introducesverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/

third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading write it--Voyage of Shelley and Byron round the lake of Geneva--Tour to the valley of Chamouni-- Journal--Return to England (August)--Mary and Clare go to Bath, and Shelley to Marlow 115-157

JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading write it--Voyage of Shelley and Byron round the lake of Geneva--Tour to the valley of Chamouni-- Journal--Return to England (August)--Mary and Clare go to Bath, and Shelley to Marlow 115-157

lakenounUS /leɪk/

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading write it--Voyage of Shelley and Byron round the lake of Geneva--Tour to the valley of Chamouni-- Journal--Return to England (August)--Mary and Clare go to Bath, and Shelley to Marlow 115-157

letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/

the literary culture

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

ListverbUS /lɪst/

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

Lynmouth

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From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

Marlow

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From this reading write it--Voyage of Shelley and Byron round the lake of Geneva--Tour to the valley of Chamouni-- Journal--Return to England (August)--Mary and Clare go to Bath, and Shelley to Marlow 115-157

MarynounUS /ˈmeri/

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

MAYmodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading MAY 1815-SEPTEMBER 1816 1815.

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

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

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

ObjectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

OriginnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/

communicate vividly

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

raiseverbUS /reɪz/

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

rapacitynoun

extreme gluttony

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

RefusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/

plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading cheque made out in Shelley's name--Shelley escapes from England--Is persuaded by Clara (now called "Clare" or "Claire") to go to Geneva--Mary's descriptive letters--Byron arrives at Geneva--Association of Shelley and Byron--Origin of _Frankenstein_ as related by Mary--She begins to

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

roundnounUS /raʊnd/

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading write it--Voyage of Shelley and Byron round the lake of Geneva--Tour to the valley of Chamouni-- Journal--Return to England (August)--Mary and Clare go to Bath, and Shelley to Marlow 115-157

seeksnounUS /siːks/

plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

SEPTEMBERnounUS /sepˈtembər/

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading MAY 1815-SEPTEMBER 1816 1815.

settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

ShelleynounUS /ˈʃeli/

English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

Shelley'snounUS /ˈʃeliz/

possessive form of “shelley” — English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

Shelleys

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From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

SkinnernounUS /ˈskɪnər/

United States actor (1858-1942)

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

SouthnounUS /saʊθ/

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

StreetnounUS /striːt/

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

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/

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

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

tournounUS /tʊr/

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

valleynounUS /ˈvæli/

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading write it--Voyage of Shelley and Byron round the lake of Geneva--Tour to the valley of Chamouni-- Journal--Return to England (August)--Mary and Clare go to Bath, and Shelley to Marlow 115-157

VoyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/

an act of traveling by water

From this reading write it--Voyage of Shelley and Byron round the lake of Geneva--Tour to the valley of Chamouni-- Journal--Return to England (August)--Mary and Clare go to Bath, and Shelley to Marlow 115-157

William

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

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mary's son William born--List of books read by Shelley and Mary in 1815--Clara's project of going on the stage--Her connection with Byron--She introduces him to the Shelleys-- Shelley's efforts to raise money for Godwin--Godwin's rapacity--Refuses to take a

writeverbUS /raɪt/

produce a literary work

From this reading write it--Voyage of Shelley and Byron round the lake of Geneva--Tour to the valley of Chamouni-- Journal--Return to England (August)--Mary and Clare go to Bath, and Shelley to Marlow 115-157

writesverbUS /raɪts/

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Objections raised to Clara's return to Skinner Street-- Her letter to Fanny Godwin from Lynmouth--The Shelleys make a tour in South Devon--Shelley seeks for houses--Letter from Mary--They settle at Bishopsgate--Boating expedition--Happy summer--Shelley writes "Alastor."

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