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

Chapter V

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SEPTEMBER 1816-FEBRUARY 1817 1816.
Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.
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Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181
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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 V

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SEPTEMBER 1816-FEBRUARY 1817 1816.
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Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.
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Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181

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Anxieties noun US /æŋˈzaɪətiz/

plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading “Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.”

Dec noun US /dek/

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading “Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.”

Hunts noun US /hʌnts/

plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)

From this reading “Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181”

Leigh noun US /liː/

English film actress (1913-1967)

From this reading “Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181”

pleadings noun US /ˈpliːdɪŋz/

plural of “pleading” — (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading “Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.”

Removal noun US /rɪˈmuːvəl/

the act of removing

From this reading “Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181”

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 “Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.”

yearning noun US /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading “Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.”

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

search for verb + particle

In this reading “Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.”

own hand verb + noun

In this reading “Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.”

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13

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From this reading Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181

158

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From this reading Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181

181

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From this reading Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181

1816

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From this reading SEPTEMBER 1816-FEBRUARY 1817 1816.

1817

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From this reading SEPTEMBER 1816-FEBRUARY 1817 1816.

29

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From this reading 29).

9

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From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

AnxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/

plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

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 Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/

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

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

BirthnounUS /bɜːrθ/

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

Clare's

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From this reading Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181

deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

DecnounUS /dek/

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

DiesnounUS /daɪz/

plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

FannynounUS /ˈfæni/

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

FEBRUARYnounUS /ˈfebjəweri/

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading SEPTEMBER 1816-FEBRUARY 1817 1816.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

Godwin's

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From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

Hampstead

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From this reading Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

Harriet

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From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

hearsverbUS /hiːrz/

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

HuntsnounUS /hʌnts/

plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)

From this reading Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181

JannounUS /dʒæn/

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181

leavesnounUS /liːvz/

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

LeighnounUS /liː/

English film actress (1913-1967)

From this reading Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181

LetternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

LettersnounUS /ˈletərz/

the literary culture

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

LifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/

temporary living quarters

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

Marlow

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From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

MarriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

MarynounUS /ˈmeri/

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

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

pleadingsnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋz/

plural of “pleading” — (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

RemovalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/

the act of removing

From this reading Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181

searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

SEPTEMBERnounUS /sepˈtembər/

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading SEPTEMBER 1816-FEBRUARY 1817 1816.

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

Shelley'snounUS /ˈʃeliz/

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

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

Shelleys

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From this reading Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181

Swanseanoun

a port city in southern Wales on an inlet of the Bristol Channel

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Birth of Clare's infant (Jan. 13)--Visit of the Shelleys to the Leigh Hunts at Hampstead--Removal to Marlow 158-181

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading Life in lodgings at Bath--Anxieties--Letters from Fanny--Her pleadings on Godwin's behalf--Her own disappointment--She leaves home in despair--Dies by her own hand at Swansea (October 9)--Shelley's visit to Marlow-- Letter from Mary--Shelley's search for Harriet--He hears of her death--His yearning after his children--Marriage with Mary (Dec.

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