Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

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

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

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

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To treat them chronologically would be a task too long and wearisome for a book.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading To treat them chronologically would be a task too long and wearisome for a book.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.

with respect to chronology

From this reading To treat them chronologically would be a task too long and wearisome for a book.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.

gotten under control

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Every island is worth a visit and different from the rest.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

many and different

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

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From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.

a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every island is worth a visit and different from the rest.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Every island is worth a visit and different from the rest.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

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

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.

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

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Every island is worth a visit and different from the rest.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

plural of “isle” — a small island

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

place or set apart

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

go away from a place

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

the act of departing

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading To treat them chronologically would be a task too long and wearisome for a book.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

plural of “lyric” — the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

the force of workers available

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

occurring from time to time

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

Swiss physician who introduced treatments of particular illnesses based on his observation and experience

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

by chance

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.

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From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Every island is worth a visit and different from the rest.

plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.

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

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

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

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading To treat them chronologically would be a task too long and wearisome for a book.

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

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.

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

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

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

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading To treat them chronologically would be a task too long and wearisome for a book.

interact in a certain way

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.

free of encumbrance

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

characterized by variety

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Every island is worth a visit and different from the rest.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)

From this reading Their variety, their distinct scenery, their diverse inhabitants, the strange surprises in them, are as continual an enchantment for the poetic voyager as the summer isles of the Pacific.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading To treat them chronologically would be a task too long and wearisome for a book.

at the time that

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

during the time that

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading _POEMS OF THE PASSION OF LOVE_ When we leave _Paracelsus_, _Sordello_ and the _Dramas_ behind, and find ourselves among the host of occasional poems contained in the _Dramatic Lyrics_ and _Romances_, in _Men and Women_, in _Dramatis Personæ_, and in the later volumes, it is like leaving an unencumbered sea for one studded with a thousand islands.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Every island is worth a visit and different from the rest.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading To treat them chronologically would be a task too long and wearisome for a book.

but in spite of that

From this reading But while each of them is different from the rest, yet, like the islands in the Pacific, they fall into groups; and to isolate these groups is perhaps the best way to treat so varied a collection of poems.