Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading It was a pity that, with such admirable qualities, she had not more diligently cultivated her affections.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading It was a pity that, with such admirable qualities, she had not more diligently cultivated her affections.

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

From this reading THE MOTHER AND SON.--VIRTUE SHOULD BE THE SOVEREIGN OF THE FEELINGS, NOT THEIR DESTROYER.

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

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

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

From this reading THE MOTHER AND SON.--VIRTUE SHOULD BE THE SOVEREIGN OF THE FEELINGS, NOT THEIR DESTROYER.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The seed was not wanting; but it had been neglected.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The seed was not wanting; but it had been neglected.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading It was a pity that, with such admirable qualities, she had not more diligently cultivated her affections.

properly deserved

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading THE MOTHER AND SON.--VIRTUE SHOULD BE THE SOVEREIGN OF THE FEELINGS, NOT THEIR DESTROYER.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading It was a pity that, with such admirable qualities, she had not more diligently cultivated her affections.

your usual mood

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

the parity of even numbers (divisible by two)

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

at any time

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading THE MOTHER AND SON.--VIRTUE SHOULD BE THE SOVEREIGN OF THE FEELINGS, NOT THEIR DESTROYER.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

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

From this reading It was a pity that, with such admirable qualities, she had not more diligently cultivated her affections.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

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

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

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

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

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From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

a lack of sensibility

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading THE MOTHER AND SON.--VIRTUE SHOULD BE THE SOVEREIGN OF THE FEELINGS, NOT THEIR DESTROYER.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

disregarded

From this reading The seed was not wanting; but it had been neglected.

not one, and not any

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE MOTHER AND SON.--VIRTUE SHOULD BE THE SOVEREIGN OF THE FEELINGS, NOT THEIR DESTROYER.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MOTHER AND SON.--VIRTUE SHOULD BE THE SOVEREIGN OF THE FEELINGS, NOT THEIR DESTROYER.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading It was a pity that, with such admirable qualities, she had not more diligently cultivated her affections.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading It was a pity that, with such admirable qualities, she had not more diligently cultivated her affections.

righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

a small hard fruit

From this reading The seed was not wanting; but it had been neglected.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE MOTHER AND SON.--VIRTUE SHOULD BE THE SOVEREIGN OF THE FEELINGS, NOT THEIR DESTROYER.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

a male human offspring

From this reading THE MOTHER AND SON.--VIRTUE SHOULD BE THE SOVEREIGN OF THE FEELINGS, NOT THEIR DESTROYER.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading THE MOTHER AND SON.--VIRTUE SHOULD BE THE SOVEREIGN OF THE FEELINGS, NOT THEIR DESTROYER.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was a pity that, with such admirable qualities, she had not more diligently cultivated her affections.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a pity that, with such admirable qualities, she had not more diligently cultivated her affections.

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

From this reading THE MOTHER AND SON.--VIRTUE SHOULD BE THE SOVEREIGN OF THE FEELINGS, NOT THEIR DESTROYER.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE MOTHER AND SON.--VIRTUE SHOULD BE THE SOVEREIGN OF THE FEELINGS, NOT THEIR DESTROYER.

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

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

in the direction of

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

-ing form of “verge” — border on; come close to

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading THE MOTHER AND SON.--VIRTUE SHOULD BE THE SOVEREIGN OF THE FEELINGS, NOT THEIR DESTROYER.

nonexistent

From this reading The seed was not wanting; but it had been neglected.

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

From this reading It was a pity that, with such admirable qualities, she had not more diligently cultivated her affections.

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

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

which person or people

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

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

From this reading I TOOK the first opportunity to escape from the good company who were so divided in opinion as to my mental accomplishments, and repaired to my mother; for whom, despite of her evenness of disposition, verging towards insensibility, I felt a powerful and ineffaceable affection.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Indeed, if purity of life, rectitude of intentions, and fervour of piety can win love, none ever deserved it more than she.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a pity that, with such admirable qualities, she had not more diligently cultivated her affections.