Chapter XV

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

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

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

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

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

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

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

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

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

From this reading If I was as composed as he, there would be too much indifference between us, and our union would be less pleasing and agreeable.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It seems as if we could not have suited each other better, had we been formed on purpose for our union.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It seems as if we could not have suited each other better, had we been formed on purpose for our union.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

past form of “clash” — crash together with violent impact

From this reading Had his heart been as tender as mine, it is impossible but so much sensibility on each side must sometimes have clashed, and occasioned disagreements.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading If I was as composed as he, there would be too much indifference between us, and our union would be less pleasing and agreeable.

unvarying in nature

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It seems as if we could not have suited each other better, had we been formed on purpose for our union.

(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading If he did not love me, we should be uneasy together; if his love for me was too passionate, he would be troublesome to me.

plural of “disagreement” — a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

From this reading Had his heart been as tender as mine, it is impossible but so much sensibility on each side must sometimes have clashed, and occasioned disagreements.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It seems as if we could not have suited each other better, had we been formed on purpose for our union.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading It seems as if we could not have suited each other better, had we been formed on purpose for our union.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

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

From this reading It seems as if we could not have suited each other better, had we been formed on purpose for our union.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It seems as if we could not have suited each other better, had we been formed on purpose for our union.

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

From this reading If I was as composed as he, there would be too much indifference between us, and our union would be less pleasing and agreeable.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Had his heart been as tender as mine, it is impossible but so much sensibility on each side must sometimes have clashed, and occasioned disagreements.

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

From this reading Had his heart been as tender as mine, it is impossible but so much sensibility on each side must sometimes have clashed, and occasioned disagreements.

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

From this reading If I was as composed as he, there would be too much indifference between us, and our union would be less pleasing and agreeable.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It seems as if we could not have suited each other better, had we been formed on purpose for our union.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Had his heart been as tender as mine, it is impossible but so much sensibility on each side must sometimes have clashed, and occasioned disagreements.

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

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading If I was as composed as he, there would be too much indifference between us, and our union would be less pleasing and agreeable.

not liable to or capable of change

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

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

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seems as if we could not have suited each other better, had we been formed on purpose for our union.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading If I was as composed as he, there would be too much indifference between us, and our union would be less pleasing and agreeable.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading If he did not love me, we should be uneasy together; if his love for me was too passionate, he would be troublesome to me.

engage in

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If he did not love me, we should be uneasy together; if his love for me was too passionate, he would be troublesome to me.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Had his heart been as tender as mine, it is impossible but so much sensibility on each side must sometimes have clashed, and occasioned disagreements.

a form of address for a man

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Had his heart been as tender as mine, it is impossible but so much sensibility on each side must sometimes have clashed, and occasioned disagreements.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Had his heart been as tender as mine, it is impossible but so much sensibility on each side must sometimes have clashed, and occasioned disagreements.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

in a mutual or shared manner

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

not any; not one

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading Had his heart been as tender as mine, it is impossible but so much sensibility on each side must sometimes have clashed, and occasioned disagreements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It seems as if we could not have suited each other better, had we been formed on purpose for our union.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

go across or through

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading If I was as composed as he, there would be too much indifference between us, and our union would be less pleasing and agreeable.

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

From this reading It seems as if we could not have suited each other better, had we been formed on purpose for our union.

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

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

From this reading It seems as if we could not have suited each other better, had we been formed on purpose for our union.

mental responsiveness and awareness

From this reading Had his heart been as tender as mine, it is impossible but so much sensibility on each side must sometimes have clashed, and occasioned disagreements.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If he did not love me, we should be uneasy together; if his love for me was too passionate, he would be troublesome to me.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Had his heart been as tender as mine, it is impossible but so much sensibility on each side must sometimes have clashed, and occasioned disagreements.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Had his heart been as tender as mine, it is impossible but so much sensibility on each side must sometimes have clashed, and occasioned disagreements.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Had his heart been as tender as mine, it is impossible but so much sensibility on each side must sometimes have clashed, and occasioned disagreements.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading It seems as if we could not have suited each other better, had we been formed on purpose for our union.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Had his heart been as tender as mine, it is impossible but so much sensibility on each side must sometimes have clashed, and occasioned disagreements.

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

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If I was as composed as he, there would be too much indifference between us, and our union would be less pleasing and agreeable.

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

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading If I was as composed as he, there would be too much indifference between us, and our union would be less pleasing and agreeable.

something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

causing difficulty or annoyance

From this reading If he did not love me, we should be uneasy together; if his love for me was too passionate, he would be troublesome to me.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading If he did not love me, we should be uneasy together; if his love for me was too passionate, he would be troublesome to me.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading It seems as if we could not have suited each other better, had we been formed on purpose for our union.

third-person singular of “unite” — act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

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

From this reading If I was as composed as he, there would be too much indifference between us, and our union would be less pleasing and agreeable.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

which person or people

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

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From this reading As to Mr. Wolmar, no delusion is the foundation of our mutual liking; we see each other in a true light; the sentiment which unites us is not the blind transport of passionate desire; but a constant and invariable attachment between two rational people, who being destined to pass the remainder of their lives together, are content with their lot, and endeavour to make themselves mutually agreeable.

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

From this reading If I was as composed as he, there would be too much indifference between us, and our union would be less pleasing and agreeable.