1793
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From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a tireless worker, never resting, and sleeping much less than other men.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A view of the river, too, could not have failed to add a significant charm to the place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
BlakesnounUS /bleɪks/
plural of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading These Lambeth days were days of comparative prosperity with the Blakes, whose wants were so simple and few.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading A view of the river, too, could not have failed to add a significant charm to the place.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading These Lambeth days were days of comparative prosperity with the Blakes, whose wants were so simple and few.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A view of the river, too, could not have failed to add a significant charm to the place.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading These Lambeth days were days of comparative prosperity with the Blakes, whose wants were so simple and few.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
embodyingverbUS /ɪmˈbɑːdiɪŋ/
-ing form of “embody” — represent in bodily form
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading A view of the river, too, could not have failed to add a significant charm to the place.
FELPHAM
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From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading These Lambeth days were days of comparative prosperity with the Blakes, whose wants were so simple and few.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A view of the river, too, could not have failed to add a significant charm to the place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
HerculesnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
Lambeth
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From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He was a tireless worker, never resting, and sleeping much less than other men.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was a tireless worker, never resting, and sleeping much less than other men.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was a tireless worker, never resting, and sleeping much less than other men.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was a tireless worker, never resting, and sleeping much less than other men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A view of the river, too, could not have failed to add a significant charm to the place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was a tireless worker, never resting, and sleeping much less than other men.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A view of the river, too, could not have failed to add a significant charm to the place.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading These Lambeth days were days of comparative prosperity with the Blakes, whose wants were so simple and few.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He was a tireless worker, never resting, and sleeping much less than other men.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading A view of the river, too, could not have failed to add a significant charm to the place.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading These Lambeth days were days of comparative prosperity with the Blakes, whose wants were so simple and few.
the state of being asleep
From this reading He was a tireless worker, never resting, and sleeping much less than other men.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These Lambeth days were days of comparative prosperity with the Blakes, whose wants were so simple and few.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
summer-house
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From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was a tireless worker, never resting, and sleeping much less than other men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These Lambeth days were days of comparative prosperity with the Blakes, whose wants were so simple and few.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
tirelessadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərləs/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading He was a tireless worker, never resting, and sleeping much less than other men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A view of the river, too, could not have failed to add a significant charm to the place.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A view of the river, too, could not have failed to add a significant charm to the place.
vinenounUS /vaɪn/
a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading These Lambeth days were days of comparative prosperity with the Blakes, whose wants were so simple and few.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a tireless worker, never resting, and sleeping much less than other men.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These Lambeth days were days of comparative prosperity with the Blakes, whose wants were so simple and few.
in or at the place that
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The little house in which they lived possessed rustic charms--a garden with a summer-house, and a vine climbing over the back of the house, whose leaves made a pleasant rustling in summer.
belonging to which person
From this reading These Lambeth days were days of comparative prosperity with the Blakes, whose wants were so simple and few.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These Lambeth days were days of comparative prosperity with the Blakes, whose wants were so simple and few.
workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading He was a tireless worker, never resting, and sleeping much less than other men.
a late time of life
From this reading LIFE AT FELPHAM In 1793 Blake removed across the river to Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, where he lived for seven years of great mental and spiritual vitality, seeing visions and dreaming dreams and embodying them in beautiful designs.
