Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Mrs. Stanley continued to assert, that ill-placed affection only became invincible, because its supposed invincibility had been first erected into a principle.

later than; following

From this reading After supper, when only the family party were present, the conversation turned on the unhappy effects of misguided passion.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

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

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading "Young ladies," said Sir John, smiling, "in their blind submission to this imaginary omnipotence, are apt to be necessarians.

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

From this reading "Young ladies," said Sir John, smiling, "in their blind submission to this imaginary omnipotence, are apt to be necessarians.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

state categorically

From this reading Mrs. Stanley continued to assert, that ill-placed affection only became invincible, because its supposed invincibility had been first erected into a principle.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

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

From this reading "Young ladies," said Sir John, smiling, "in their blind submission to this imaginary omnipotence, are apt to be necessarians.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Mrs. Stanley continued to assert, that ill-placed affection only became invincible, because its supposed invincibility had been first erected into a principle.

for the reason that

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Stanley continued to assert, that ill-placed affection only became invincible, because its supposed invincibility had been first erected into a principle.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading "Young ladies," said Sir John, smiling, "in their blind submission to this imaginary omnipotence, are apt to be necessarians.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

under normal conditions

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Mrs. Stanley continued to assert, that ill-placed affection only became invincible, because its supposed invincibility had been first erected into a principle.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading After supper, when only the family party were present, the conversation turned on the unhappy effects of misguided passion.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading After supper, when only the family party were present, the conversation turned on the unhappy effects of misguided passion.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading Mrs. Stanley continued to assert, that ill-placed affection only became invincible, because its supposed invincibility had been first erected into a principle.

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

be characteristic of

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

put to use

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

a social unit living together

From this reading After supper, when only the family party were present, the conversation turned on the unhappy effects of misguided passion.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mrs. Stanley continued to assert, that ill-placed affection only became invincible, because its supposed invincibility had been first erected into a principle.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

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From this reading Mrs. Stanley continued to assert, that ill-placed affection only became invincible, because its supposed invincibility had been first erected into a principle.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading "Young ladies," said Sir John, smiling, "in their blind submission to this imaginary omnipotence, are apt to be necessarians.

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

From this reading "Young ladies," said Sir John, smiling, "in their blind submission to this imaginary omnipotence, are apt to be necessarians.

lacking discretion; injudicious

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mrs. Stanley continued to assert, that ill-placed affection only became invincible, because its supposed invincibility had been first erected into a principle.

the property being difficult or impossible to defeat

From this reading Mrs. Stanley continued to assert, that ill-placed affection only became invincible, because its supposed invincibility had been first erected into a principle.

incapable of being overcome or subdued

From this reading Mrs. Stanley continued to assert, that ill-placed affection only became invincible, because its supposed invincibility had been first erected into a principle.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

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

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Stanley continued to assert, that ill-placed affection only became invincible, because its supposed invincibility had been first erected into a principle.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "Young ladies," said Sir John, smiling, "in their blind submission to this imaginary omnipotence, are apt to be necessarians.

with honesty

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Young ladies," said Sir John, smiling, "in their blind submission to this imaginary omnipotence, are apt to be necessarians.

mourned or grieved for

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

poorly conceived or thought out

From this reading After supper, when only the family party were present, the conversation turned on the unhappy effects of misguided passion.

used to form the superlative

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

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From this reading "Young ladies," said Sir John, smiling, "in their blind submission to this imaginary omnipotence, are apt to be necessarians.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

be obedient to

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After supper, when only the family party were present, the conversation turned on the unhappy effects of misguided passion.

the state of being omnipotent; having unlimited power

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After supper, when only the family party were present, the conversation turned on the unhappy effects of misguided passion.

and nothing more

From this reading After supper, when only the family party were present, the conversation turned on the unhappy effects of misguided passion.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

an organization to gain political power

From this reading After supper, when only the family party were present, the conversation turned on the unhappy effects of misguided passion.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading After supper, when only the family party were present, the conversation turned on the unhappy effects of misguided passion.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading After supper, when only the family party were present, the conversation turned on the unhappy effects of misguided passion.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Mrs. Stanley continued to assert, that ill-placed affection only became invincible, because its supposed invincibility had been first erected into a principle.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Young ladies," said Sir John, smiling, "in their blind submission to this imaginary omnipotence, are apt to be necessarians.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Young ladies," said Sir John, smiling, "in their blind submission to this imaginary omnipotence, are apt to be necessarians.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Young ladies," said Sir John, smiling, "in their blind submission to this imaginary omnipotence, are apt to be necessarians.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

dependable

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading After supper, when only the family party were present, the conversation turned on the unhappy effects of misguided passion.

required or under orders

From this reading Mrs. Stanley continued to assert, that ill-placed affection only became invincible, because its supposed invincibility had been first erected into a principle.

in a systematic or consistent manner

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

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

From this reading After supper, when only the family party were present, the conversation turned on the unhappy effects of misguided passion.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Young ladies," said Sir John, smiling, "in their blind submission to this imaginary omnipotence, are apt to be necessarians.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

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

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

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

From this reading "Young ladies," said Sir John, smiling, "in their blind submission to this imaginary omnipotence, are apt to be necessarians.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading After supper, when only the family party were present, the conversation turned on the unhappy effects of misguided passion.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading After supper, when only the family party were present, the conversation turned on the unhappy effects of misguided passion.

offering no resistance

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

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

From this reading After supper, when only the family party were present, the conversation turned on the unhappy effects of misguided passion.

at the time that

From this reading After supper, when only the family party were present, the conversation turned on the unhappy effects of misguided passion.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.

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

From this reading When they _fall_ in love, as it is so justly called, they then obey their _fate_; but in their stout opposition to prudence and duty, they most manfully exert their _free will_; so that they want nothing but _knowledge absolute_ of the miseries attendant on an indiscreet attachment, completely to exemplify the occupation assigned by Milton to a class of beings to whom it would not be gallant to resemble young ladies."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Mrs. Stanley lamented that novels, with a very few admirable exceptions, had done infinite mischief, by so completely establishing the omnipotence of love, that the young reader was almost systematically taught an unresisting submission to a feeling, because the feeling was commonly represented as irresistible.