Chapter IV

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From this reading Not the least of these was the fitting up of the rooms at 17 Red Lion Square where he and Burne-Jones took quarters.

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

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."

(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 "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

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

From this reading Not the least of these was the fitting up of the rooms at 17 Red Lion Square where he and Burne-Jones took quarters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not the least of these was the fitting up of the rooms at 17 Red Lion Square where he and Burne-Jones took quarters.

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

From this reading For the furniture, Morris, who, Rossetti said, was "bent on doing the magnificent," made designs to be carried out in deal by a carpenter of the neighbourhood.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading For the furniture, Morris, who, Rossetti said, was "bent on doing the magnificent," made designs to be carried out in deal by a carpenter of the neighbourhood.

a state or condition being blighted

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

lacking or showing a lack of due concern

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

plural of “brass” — an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."

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From this reading Not the least of these was the fitting up of the rooms at 17 Red Lion Square where he and Burne-Jones took quarters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For the furniture, Morris, who, Rossetti said, was "bent on doing the magnificent," made designs to be carried out in deal by a carpenter of the neighbourhood.

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading For the furniture, Morris, who, Rossetti said, was "bent on doing the magnificent," made designs to be carried out in deal by a carpenter of the neighbourhood.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading For the furniture, Morris, who, Rossetti said, was "bent on doing the magnificent," made designs to be carried out in deal by a carpenter of the neighbourhood.

plural of “compensation” — something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading For the furniture, Morris, who, Rossetti said, was "bent on doing the magnificent," made designs to be carried out in deal by a carpenter of the neighbourhood.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading For the furniture, Morris, who, Rossetti said, was "bent on doing the magnificent," made designs to be carried out in deal by a carpenter of the neighbourhood.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading For the furniture, Morris, who, Rossetti said, was "bent on doing the magnificent," made designs to be carried out in deal by a carpenter of the neighbourhood.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."

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From this reading "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading Not the least of these was the fitting up of the rooms at 17 Red Lion Square where he and Burne-Jones took quarters.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the furniture, Morris, who, Rossetti said, was "bent on doing the magnificent," made designs to be carried out in deal by a carpenter of the neighbourhood.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM ROSSETTI TO THE RED HOUSE.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading For the furniture, Morris, who, Rossetti said, was "bent on doing the magnificent," made designs to be carried out in deal by a carpenter of the neighbourhood.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Not the least of these was the fitting up of the rooms at 17 Red Lion Square where he and Burne-Jones took quarters.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading FROM ROSSETTI TO THE RED HOUSE.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."

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

From this reading "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Not the least of these was the fitting up of the rooms at 17 Red Lion Square where he and Burne-Jones took quarters.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Not the least of these was the fitting up of the rooms at 17 Red Lion Square where he and Burne-Jones took quarters.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For the furniture, Morris, who, Rossetti said, was "bent on doing the magnificent," made designs to be carried out in deal by a carpenter of the neighbourhood.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading For the furniture, Morris, who, Rossetti said, was "bent on doing the magnificent," made designs to be carried out in deal by a carpenter of the neighbourhood.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading For the furniture, Morris, who, Rossetti said, was "bent on doing the magnificent," made designs to be carried out in deal by a carpenter of the neighbourhood.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not the least of these was the fitting up of the rooms at 17 Red Lion Square where he and Burne-Jones took quarters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For the furniture, Morris, who, Rossetti said, was "bent on doing the magnificent," made designs to be carried out in deal by a carpenter of the neighbourhood.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For the furniture, Morris, who, Rossetti said, was "bent on doing the magnificent," made designs to be carried out in deal by a carpenter of the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Not the least of these was the fitting up of the rooms at 17 Red Lion Square where he and Burne-Jones took quarters.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading FROM ROSSETTI TO THE RED HOUSE.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Not the least of these was the fitting up of the rooms at 17 Red Lion Square where he and Burne-Jones took quarters.

English poet and painter who was a leader of the Pre-Raphaelites (1828-1882)

From this reading FROM ROSSETTI TO THE RED HOUSE.

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

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading For the furniture, Morris, who, Rossetti said, was "bent on doing the magnificent," made designs to be carried out in deal by a carpenter of the neighbourhood.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

make square

From this reading Not the least of these was the fitting up of the rooms at 17 Red Lion Square where he and Burne-Jones took quarters.

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

From this reading FROM ROSSETTI TO THE RED HOUSE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

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

From this reading Not the least of these was the fitting up of the rooms at 17 Red Lion Square where he and Burne-Jones took quarters.

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

From this reading FROM ROSSETTI TO THE RED HOUSE.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Not the least of these was the fitting up of the rooms at 17 Red Lion Square where he and Burne-Jones took quarters.

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

From this reading "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."

a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Not the least of these was the fitting up of the rooms at 17 Red Lion Square where he and Burne-Jones took quarters.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

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

From this reading Not the least of these was the fitting up of the rooms at 17 Red Lion Square where he and Burne-Jones took quarters.

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

From this reading Although a blight of discouragement seems to have fallen upon Morris under Rossetti's tuition, there were some blithe compensations.

in or at the place that

From this reading Not the least of these was the fitting up of the rooms at 17 Red Lion Square where he and Burne-Jones took quarters.

which person or people

From this reading For the furniture, Morris, who, Rossetti said, was "bent on doing the magnificent," made designs to be carried out in deal by a carpenter of the neighbourhood.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading "Topsy and I live together," wrote Burne-Jones, "in the quaintest room in all London, hung with brasses of old knights and drawings of Albert Duerer."