Affection's
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From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
(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 _Here eloquence herself might plead in vain, Nor one of all the heartless crowd could gain.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And thou!
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Here eloquence herself might plead in vain, Nor one of all the heartless crowd could gain.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading _Here eloquence herself might plead in vain, Nor one of all the heartless crowd could gain.
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
denialsnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəlz/
plural of “denial” — the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
disapprobationnoun
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
emanating from God
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading _Here eloquence herself might plead in vain, Nor one of all the heartless crowd could gain.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
divisible by two
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
faintnessnounUS /ˈfeɪntnəs/
a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
yet to be or coming
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
obtain
From this reading _Here eloquence herself might plead in vain, Nor one of all the heartless crowd could gain.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading _Here eloquence herself might plead in vain, Nor one of all the heartless crowd could gain.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _Here eloquence herself might plead in vain, Nor one of all the heartless crowd could gain.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading _Here eloquence herself might plead in vain, Nor one of all the heartless crowd could gain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Here eloquence herself might plead in vain, Nor one of all the heartless crowd could gain.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
insultingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
engage in
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
midadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _Here eloquence herself might plead in vain, Nor one of all the heartless crowd could gain.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
muse's
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From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
not any; not one
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading _Here eloquence herself might plead in vain, Nor one of all the heartless crowd could gain.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Here eloquence herself might plead in vain, Nor one of all the heartless crowd could gain.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Here eloquence herself might plead in vain, Nor one of all the heartless crowd could gain.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading _Here eloquence herself might plead in vain, Nor one of all the heartless crowd could gain.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
estrangement from god
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
supremelyadverbUS /suːˈpriːməli/
to the maximum degree
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Here eloquence herself might plead in vain, Nor one of all the heartless crowd could gain.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading And thou!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
Tighe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
up to a particular time
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
in the direction of
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading _Here eloquence herself might plead in vain, Nor one of all the heartless crowd could gain.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I was supremely indifferent towards Lord Frederick, and never entertained one serious thought of becoming his wife; but I suffered myself to be rallied upon our future connection, till the idea excited no distinct sentiment of disapprobation; and till by degrees I forgot to make up for the faintness of my denials, by the strength of my inward resolutions against the match.
in the company of; together with
From this reading O sweeter than the muse's song, Affection's voice divine! with cold disdain, Even thou art heard; while mid th' insulting throng Thy daunted shivering form moves timidly along._ Mrs Tighe.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Marriage is like sin; if we often allow it to be presented to our view, we learn to look without starting.
