Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading This is said without the smallest intention of using the word _sinners_ in a questionable manner.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "Love rules the camp, the court, the grove, And men below and saints above: For Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love--" So sang Scott.

-ing form of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

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

From this reading "Love rules the camp, the court, the grove, And men below and saints above: For Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love--" So sang Scott.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

exact opposite

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

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

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

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From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

a lyric poet

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading "Love rules the camp, the court, the grove, And men below and saints above: For Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love--" So sang Scott.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading "Love rules the camp, the court, the grove, And men below and saints above: For Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love--" So sang Scott.

a sudden desire

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading "Love rules the camp, the court, the grove, And men below and saints above: For Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love--" So sang Scott.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

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

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

move deeply

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

two items of the same kind

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

divisible by two

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Love rules the camp, the court, the grove, And men below and saints above: For Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love--" So sang Scott.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading "Love rules the camp, the court, the grove, And men below and saints above: For Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love--" So sang Scott.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

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

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading "Love rules the camp, the court, the grove, And men below and saints above: For Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love--" So sang Scott.

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

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

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

From this reading This is said without the smallest intention of using the word _sinners_ in a questionable manner.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

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

From this reading "Love rules the camp, the court, the grove, And men below and saints above: For Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love--" So sang Scott.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

immediately past

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "Love rules the camp, the court, the grove, And men below and saints above: For Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love--" So sang Scott.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This is said without the smallest intention of using the word _sinners_ in a questionable manner.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

the force of workers available

From this reading "Love rules the camp, the court, the grove, And men below and saints above: For Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love--" So sang Scott.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

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

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

by chance

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

superlative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

four performers or singers who perform together

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

subject to question

From this reading This is said without the smallest intention of using the word _sinners_ in a questionable manner.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading "Love rules the camp, the court, the grove, And men below and saints above: For Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love--" So sang Scott.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading This is said without the smallest intention of using the word _sinners_ in a questionable manner.

plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading "Love rules the camp, the court, the grove, And men below and saints above: For Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love--" So sang Scott.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading "Love rules the camp, the court, the grove, And men below and saints above: For Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love--" So sang Scott.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading "Love rules the camp, the court, the grove, And men below and saints above: For Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love--" So sang Scott.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

estrangement from god

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This is said without the smallest intention of using the word _sinners_ in a questionable manner.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Love rules the camp, the court, the grove, And men below and saints above: For Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love--" So sang Scott.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

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

From this reading "Love rules the camp, the court, the grove, And men below and saints above: For Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love--" So sang Scott.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

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

From this reading This is said without the smallest intention of using the word _sinners_ in a questionable manner.

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

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

plural of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts--ay, and even cousins--sometimes put in their oar to disturb that stream which is troubled enough without their interference, and, as the Bard of Avon says, "Never did run smooth."

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading This is said without the smallest intention of using the word _sinners_ in a questionable manner.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

at the time that

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

in or at the place that

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

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

From this reading Love, in its purest shape, may lead to sinning on the part of persons least interested in the question; for is it not a sin when the folly, or caprice, or selfishness of a third party or fourth makes a trio or quartette of that which nature undoubtedly intended for a duet, and so spoils it?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Quite agreeing with the antithesis of the last line, perhaps in the second, where he talks of men and saints, another view of the subject, or turn of the phrase, might have introduced sinners quite as successfully.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading This is said without the smallest intention of using the word _sinners_ in a questionable manner.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading This is said without the smallest intention of using the word _sinners_ in a questionable manner.