1813
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From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
1814
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From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
31
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From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Hogg informs us, however, that about this time the ardor of Shelley's affection for his wife was beginning to cool.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Harriet was beautiful and amiable, and adopted in a somewhat parrot-like manner the views of her husband.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Hogg informs us, however, that about this time the ardor of Shelley's affection for his wife was beginning to cool.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Harriet was beautiful and amiable, and adopted in a somewhat parrot-like manner the views of her husband.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
ardentlyadverbUS /ˈɑːrdəntli/
in an ardent manner
From this reading It is scarcely correct to speak of the ardor of his affection, for it may be doubted that he ever loved Harriet very ardently.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Hogg informs us, however, that about this time the ardor of Shelley's affection for his wife was beginning to cool.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
babe's
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From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is scarcely correct to speak of the ardor of his affection, for it may be doubted that he ever loved Harriet very ardently.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Harriet was beautiful and amiable, and adopted in a somewhat parrot-like manner the views of her husband.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Hogg informs us, however, that about this time the ardor of Shelley's affection for his wife was beginning to cool.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
a young person of either sex
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Hogg informs us, however, that about this time the ardor of Shelley's affection for his wife was beginning to cool.
make right or correct
From this reading It is scarcely correct to speak of the ardor of his affection, for it may be doubted that he ever loved Harriet very ardently.
dearly loved
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading It is scarcely correct to speak of the ardor of his affection, for it may be doubted that he ever loved Harriet very ardently.
at any time
From this reading It is scarcely correct to speak of the ardor of his affection, for it may be doubted that he ever loved Harriet very ardently.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
Harriet
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From this reading It is scarcely correct to speak of the ardor of his affection, for it may be doubted that he ever loved Harriet very ardently.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
Hitchener
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From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
HoggnounUS /hɑːɡ/
Scottish writer of rustic verse (1770-1835)
From this reading Hogg informs us, however, that about this time the ardor of Shelley's affection for his wife was beginning to cool.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Hogg informs us, however, that about this time the ardor of Shelley's affection for his wife was beginning to cool.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Harriet was beautiful and amiable, and adopted in a somewhat parrot-like manner the views of her husband.
Ianthe
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From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
informsverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Hogg informs us, however, that about this time the ardor of Shelley's affection for his wife was beginning to cool.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is scarcely correct to speak of the ardor of his affection, for it may be doubted that he ever loved Harriet very ardently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is scarcely correct to speak of the ardor of his affection, for it may be doubted that he ever loved Harriet very ardently.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
held dear
From this reading It is scarcely correct to speak of the ardor of his affection, for it may be doubted that he ever loved Harriet very ardently.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Harriet was beautiful and amiable, and adopted in a somewhat parrot-like manner the views of her husband.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is scarcely correct to speak of the ardor of his affection, for it may be doubted that he ever loved Harriet very ardently.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hogg informs us, however, that about this time the ardor of Shelley's affection for his wife was beginning to cool.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
and nothing more
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
parrot-like
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From this reading Harriet was beautiful and amiable, and adopted in a somewhat parrot-like manner the views of her husband.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
only a very short time before
From this reading It is scarcely correct to speak of the ardor of his affection, for it may be doubted that he ever loved Harriet very ardently.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
in a serious manner
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
ShelleynounUS /ˈʃeli/
English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
Shelley'snounUS /ˈʃeliz/
possessive form of “shelley” — English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
From this reading Hogg informs us, however, that about this time the ardor of Shelley's affection for his wife was beginning to cool.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Harriet was beautiful and amiable, and adopted in a somewhat parrot-like manner the views of her husband.
sonnetnounUS /ˈsɑːnɪt/
a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
express in speech
From this reading It is scarcely correct to speak of the ardor of his affection, for it may be doubted that he ever loved Harriet very ardently.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hogg informs us, however, that about this time the ardor of Shelley's affection for his wife was beginning to cool.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hogg informs us, however, that about this time the ardor of Shelley's affection for his wife was beginning to cool.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hogg informs us, however, that about this time the ardor of Shelley's affection for his wife was beginning to cool.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is scarcely correct to speak of the ardor of his affection, for it may be doubted that he ever loved Harriet very ardently.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Hogg informs us, however, that about this time the ardor of Shelley's affection for his wife was beginning to cool.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading If he had been seriously in love with his wife, he would not have written Miss Hitchener two months after his marriage that he loved her "more than any relation," and that she was the sister of his soul.[31] However this may be, it is certain that in 1814 Shelley and his wife did not get along well together.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND LOVE In September, 1813, Shelley wrote a sonnet, already quoted, to Ianthe, his first child, in which he says that the babe was dear to him not only for its own sweet sake, but for the mother's, and that the mother had grown dearer to him for the babe's.
