used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
how long something has existed
From this reading He was arriving at that age when the poetry of the heart necessarily decays.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Wealth almost unlimited was at his command; he had no motive for exertion; and he now sought in pleasure that which he had formerly asked from romance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He was arriving at that age when the poetry of the heart necessarily decays.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Wealth almost unlimited was at his command; he had no motive for exertion; and he now sought in pleasure that which he had formerly asked from romance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was arriving at that age when the poetry of the heart necessarily decays.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Wealth almost unlimited was at his command; he had no motive for exertion; and he now sought in pleasure that which he had formerly asked from romance.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
decaysnounUS /dəˈkeɪz/
plural of “decay” — the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading He was arriving at that age when the poetry of the heart necessarily decays.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
EHPINGITAM'S
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From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Wealth almost unlimited was at his command; he had no motive for exertion; and he now sought in pleasure that which he had formerly asked from romance.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
at a previous time
From this reading Wealth almost unlimited was at his command; he had no motive for exertion; and he now sought in pleasure that which he had formerly asked from romance.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wealth almost unlimited was at his command; he had no motive for exertion; and he now sought in pleasure that which he had formerly asked from romance.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
Godolphin
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From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
GODOLPHIN'S
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From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wealth almost unlimited was at his command; he had no motive for exertion; and he now sought in pleasure that which he had formerly asked from romance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was arriving at that age when the poetry of the heart necessarily decays.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He was arriving at that age when the poetry of the heart necessarily decays.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wealth almost unlimited was at his command; he had no motive for exertion; and he now sought in pleasure that which he had formerly asked from romance.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Wealth almost unlimited was at his command; he had no motive for exertion; and he now sought in pleasure that which he had formerly asked from romance.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading He was arriving at that age when the poetry of the heart necessarily decays.
not any; not one
From this reading Wealth almost unlimited was at his command; he had no motive for exertion; and he now sought in pleasure that which he had formerly asked from romance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Wealth almost unlimited was at his command; he had no motive for exertion; and he now sought in pleasure that which he had formerly asked from romance.
literature in metrical form
From this reading He was arriving at that age when the poetry of the heart necessarily decays.
PRIVILEGEDadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
possessing material wealth
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
RIDICULEnounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Wealth almost unlimited was at his command; he had no motive for exertion; and he now sought in pleasure that which he had formerly asked from romance.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
that is looked for
From this reading Wealth almost unlimited was at his command; he had no motive for exertion; and he now sought in pleasure that which he had formerly asked from romance.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As his faculties and talents had no other circle for display than that which "society" affords; so by slow degrees, society--its applause and its regard--became to him of greater importance than his "philosophy dreamt of."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading Wealth almost unlimited was at his command; he had no motive for exertion; and he now sought in pleasure that which he had formerly asked from romance.
precisely as stated
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
voluptuousadjectiveUS /vəˈlʌptʃəwəs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Wealth almost unlimited was at his command; he had no motive for exertion; and he now sought in pleasure that which he had formerly asked from romance.
at the time that
From this reading He was arriving at that age when the poetry of the heart necessarily decays.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The course of life which Godolphin now led, was exactly that which it is natural for a very rich intellectual man to indulge--voluptuous but refined.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE.--INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS.--LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH.--HIS MANNER OF LIVING.
