10
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From this reading MY DEAREST MARY--I arrived last night at 10 o'clock, and sate up talking with Lord Byron until 5 this morning.
11
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From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
12
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From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
1821
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From this reading AUGUST-NOVEMBER 1821 From Bologna Shelley wrote to Mary an amusing account of his journey, so far.
5
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7th
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From this reading RAVENNA, _7th August 1821_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading AUGUST-NOVEMBER 1821 From Bologna Shelley wrote to Mary an amusing account of his journey, so far.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading AUGUST-NOVEMBER 1821 From Bologna Shelley wrote to Mary an amusing account of his journey, so far.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AUGUST-NOVEMBER 1821 From Bologna Shelley wrote to Mary an amusing account of his journey, so far.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading MY DEAREST MARY--I arrived last night at 10 o'clock, and sate up talking with Lord Byron until 5 this morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading RAVENNA, _7th August 1821_.
AUGUST-NOVEMBER
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From this reading AUGUST-NOVEMBER 1821 From Bologna Shelley wrote to Mary an amusing account of his journey, so far.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
BolognanounUS /bəˈloʊni/
the capital of Emilia-Romagna; located in northern Italy to the east of the Apennines
From this reading AUGUST-NOVEMBER 1821 From Bologna Shelley wrote to Mary an amusing account of his journey, so far.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading MY DEAREST MARY--I arrived last night at 10 o'clock, and sate up talking with Lord Byron until 5 this morning.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading MY DEAREST MARY--I arrived last night at 10 o'clock, and sate up talking with Lord Byron until 5 this morning.
departsverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrts/
third-person singular of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
despatched
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From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
communicated in words
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading AUGUST-NOVEMBER 1821 From Bologna Shelley wrote to Mary an amusing account of his journey, so far.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AUGUST-NOVEMBER 1821 From Bologna Shelley wrote to Mary an amusing account of his journey, so far.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AUGUST-NOVEMBER 1821 From Bologna Shelley wrote to Mary an amusing account of his journey, so far.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAREST MARY--I arrived last night at 10 o'clock, and sate up talking with Lord Byron until 5 this morning.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading AUGUST-NOVEMBER 1821 From Bologna Shelley wrote to Mary an amusing account of his journey, so far.
immediately past
From this reading MY DEAREST MARY--I arrived last night at 10 o'clock, and sate up talking with Lord Byron until 5 this morning.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading MY DEAREST MARY--I arrived last night at 10 o'clock, and sate up talking with Lord Byron until 5 this morning.
engage in
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading AUGUST-NOVEMBER 1821 From Bologna Shelley wrote to Mary an amusing account of his journey, so far.
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 But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MY DEAREST MARY--I arrived last night at 10 o'clock, and sate up talking with Lord Byron until 5 this morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAREST MARY--I arrived last night at 10 o'clock, and sate up talking with Lord Byron until 5 this morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading MY DEAREST MARY--I arrived last night at 10 o'clock, and sate up talking with Lord Byron until 5 this morning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading MY DEAREST MARY--I arrived last night at 10 o'clock, and sate up talking with Lord Byron until 5 this morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUGUST-NOVEMBER 1821 From Bologna Shelley wrote to Mary an amusing account of his journey, so far.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
RavennanounUS /rəˈvenə/
a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
sateverbUS /seɪt/
fill to satisfaction
From this reading MY DEAREST MARY--I arrived last night at 10 o'clock, and sate up talking with Lord Byron until 5 this morning.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
ShelleynounUS /ˈʃeli/
English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
From this reading AUGUST-NOVEMBER 1821 From Bologna Shelley wrote to Mary an amusing account of his journey, so far.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AUGUST-NOVEMBER 1821 From Bologna Shelley wrote to Mary an amusing account of his journey, so far.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading MY DEAREST MARY--I arrived last night at 10 o'clock, and sate up talking with Lord Byron until 5 this morning.
temperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AUGUST-NOVEMBER 1821 From Bologna Shelley wrote to Mary an amusing account of his journey, so far.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading MY DEAREST MARY--I arrived last night at 10 o'clock, and sate up talking with Lord Byron until 5 this morning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MY DEAREST MARY--I arrived last night at 10 o'clock, and sate up talking with Lord Byron until 5 this morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
at the time that
From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading But this letter was speedily followed by another, written within a few hours of his arrival at Ravenna; a letter, this second one, to make Mary's blood run cold, although it is expressed with all the calmness and temperance that Shelley could command.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading AUGUST-NOVEMBER 1821 From Bologna Shelley wrote to Mary an amusing account of his journey, so far.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I then went to sleep, and now awake at 11, and having despatched my breakfast as quick as possible, mean to devote the interval until 12, when the post departs, to you.
