Chapter VII

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From this reading The five years following his marriage (1859-1864), indeed, were barren of any important literary work.

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From this reading The five years following his marriage (1859-1864), indeed, were barren of any important literary work.

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

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

-ing form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

later than; following

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

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

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The five years following his marriage (1859-1864), indeed, were barren of any important literary work.

any thing at all

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

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

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading The five years following his marriage (1859-1864), indeed, were barren of any important literary work.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

something used to beautify

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

-ing form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The five years following his marriage (1859-1864), indeed, were barren of any important literary work.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The five years following his marriage (1859-1864), indeed, were barren of any important literary work.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

the act of giving

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

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

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

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

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

of great significance or value

From this reading The five years following his marriage (1859-1864), indeed, were barren of any important literary work.

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

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The five years following his marriage (1859-1864), indeed, were barren of any important literary work.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading The five years following his marriage (1859-1864), indeed, were barren of any important literary work.

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

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

engage in

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The five years following his marriage (1859-1864), indeed, were barren of any important literary work.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

on one occasion

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

and nothing more

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

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

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

literature in metrical form

From this reading POETRY.

in the near future

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

communicate vividly

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

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

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

a quantity of money

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

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

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

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

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

a native of ancient Troy

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

literature in metrical form

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading He had planned, somewhat anticipating the large scale of his later verse, a cycle of twelve poems on the Trojan War, but he completed only six of the twelve, and the project was presently abandoned.

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

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

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

From this reading The five years following his marriage (1859-1864), indeed, were barren of any important literary work.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Intent as he was upon the artistic success of his work in decoration, and ardent in giving time and thought to achieving this success, Morris was far from excluding poetry from the sum of his occupations.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading After the Red House was sold, however, and he was back in London with the time on his hands saved from the daily journey, he began at once to make poetry of a form entirely different from anything he had previously written.

a late time of life

From this reading The five years following his marriage (1859-1864), indeed, were barren of any important literary work.