1820
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From this reading SEPTEMBER 1820-AUGUST 1821 The baths were of great use to Shelley in allaying his nervous irritability.
1821
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From this reading SEPTEMBER 1820-AUGUST 1821 The baths were of great use to Shelley in allaying his nervous irritability.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such an improvement in him could not be without a corresponding beneficial effect on Mary.
the state of being absent
From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
allayingverbUS /əˈleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1820-AUGUST 1821 The baths were of great use to Shelley in allaying his nervous irritability.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such an improvement in him could not be without a corresponding beneficial effect on Mary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the study of Greek, which she had begun with him at Leghorn, she found a new and wellnigh inexhaustible fund of intellectual pleasure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the study of Greek, which she had begun with him at Leghorn, she found a new and wellnigh inexhaustible fund of intellectual pleasure.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1820-AUGUST 1821 The baths were of great use to Shelley in allaying his nervous irritability.
bathsnounUS /bæθs/
plural of “bath” — 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 SEPTEMBER 1820-AUGUST 1821 The baths were of great use to Shelley in allaying his nervous irritability.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Such an improvement in him could not be without a corresponding beneficial effect on Mary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the study of Greek, which she had begun with him at Leghorn, she found a new and wellnigh inexhaustible fund of intellectual pleasure.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading Such an improvement in him could not be without a corresponding beneficial effect on Mary.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
Casa
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From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
Clare's
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From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading Such an improvement in him could not be without a corresponding beneficial effect on Mary.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Such an improvement in him could not be without a corresponding beneficial effect on Mary.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Such an improvement in him could not be without a corresponding beneficial effect on Mary.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
set up or found
From this reading In the study of Greek, which she had begun with him at Leghorn, she found a new and wellnigh inexhaustible fund of intellectual pleasure.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading In the study of Greek, which she had begun with him at Leghorn, she found a new and wellnigh inexhaustible fund of intellectual pleasure.
Gisborne
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From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
Gisbornes
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From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1820-AUGUST 1821 The baths were of great use to Shelley in allaying his nervous irritability.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading In the study of Greek, which she had begun with him at Leghorn, she found a new and wellnigh inexhaustible fund of intellectual pleasure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the study of Greek, which she had begun with him at Leghorn, she found a new and wellnigh inexhaustible fund of intellectual pleasure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such an improvement in him could not be without a corresponding beneficial effect on Mary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1820-AUGUST 1821 The baths were of great use to Shelley in allaying his nervous irritability.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Such an improvement in him could not be without a corresponding beneficial effect on Mary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1820-AUGUST 1821 The baths were of great use to Shelley in allaying his nervous irritability.
ineffectuallyadverb
in an ineffectual manner
From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
inexhaustibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl/
that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
From this reading In the study of Greek, which she had begun with him at Leghorn, she found a new and wellnigh inexhaustible fund of intellectual pleasure.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading In the study of Greek, which she had begun with him at Leghorn, she found a new and wellnigh inexhaustible fund of intellectual pleasure.
irritabilitynounUS /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪləti/
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1820-AUGUST 1821 The baths were of great use to Shelley in allaying his nervous irritability.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
LeghornnounUS /ˈleɡhɔːrn/
a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown
From this reading In the study of Greek, which she had begun with him at Leghorn, she found a new and wellnigh inexhaustible fund of intellectual pleasure.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Such an improvement in him could not be without a corresponding beneficial effect on Mary.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
easily agitated
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1820-AUGUST 1821 The baths were of great use to Shelley in allaying his nervous irritability.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In the study of Greek, which she had begun with him at Leghorn, she found a new and wellnigh inexhaustible fund of intellectual pleasure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such an improvement in him could not be without a corresponding beneficial effect on Mary.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1820-AUGUST 1821 The baths were of great use to Shelley in allaying his nervous irritability.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Such an improvement in him could not be without a corresponding beneficial effect on Mary.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
PisanounUS /ˈpiːsə/
a city in Tuscany; site of the famous Leaning Tower
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading In the study of Greek, which she had begun with him at Leghorn, she found a new and wellnigh inexhaustible fund of intellectual pleasure.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
SEPTEMBERnounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1820-AUGUST 1821 The baths were of great use to Shelley in allaying his nervous irritability.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the study of Greek, which she had begun with him at Leghorn, she found a new and wellnigh inexhaustible fund of intellectual pleasure.
ShelleynounUS /ˈʃeli/
English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1820-AUGUST 1821 The baths were of great use to Shelley in allaying his nervous irritability.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
SilvanounUS /ˈsɪlvə/
the forest trees growing in a country or region
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In the study of Greek, which she had begun with him at Leghorn, she found a new and wellnigh inexhaustible fund of intellectual pleasure.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such an improvement in him could not be without a corresponding beneficial effect on Mary.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1820-AUGUST 1821 The baths were of great use to Shelley in allaying his nervous irritability.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1820-AUGUST 1821 The baths were of great use to Shelley in allaying his nervous irritability.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The Gisbornes had returned from England, and, during a short absence of Clare's, Mary tried, but ineffectually, to persuade Mrs. Gisborne to come and occupy her room for a time.
the act of using
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1820-AUGUST 1821 The baths were of great use to Shelley in allaying his nervous irritability.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
precisely as stated
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
wellnigh
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From this reading In the study of Greek, which she had begun with him at Leghorn, she found a new and wellnigh inexhaustible fund of intellectual pleasure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1820-AUGUST 1821 The baths were of great use to Shelley in allaying his nervous irritability.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the study of Greek, which she had begun with him at Leghorn, she found a new and wellnigh inexhaustible fund of intellectual pleasure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the study of Greek, which she had begun with him at Leghorn, she found a new and wellnigh inexhaustible fund of intellectual pleasure.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Their life, though very quiet, was somewhat more varied than it had been at Leghorn, partly owing to their being within easy reach of Pisa and of their friends at Casa Silva.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Such an improvement in him could not be without a corresponding beneficial effect on Mary.
