used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading My Rinaldo demanded to be pardoned for having neglected my advice, and misconstrued the motives of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading I have now found that avoiding one extreme I encountered the other.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My Rinaldo demanded to be pardoned for having neglected my advice, and misconstrued the motives of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I had not less reason to intreat his forgiveness in my turn, for having weighed his character with so little detail, and so hastily decided to his disadvantage.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
recognizable; marked
From this reading I had not less reason to intreat his forgiveness in my turn, for having weighed his character with so little detail, and so hastily decided to his disadvantage.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading My Rinaldo demanded to be pardoned for having neglected my advice, and misconstrued the motives of it.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading I had not less reason to intreat his forgiveness in my turn, for having weighed his character with so little detail, and so hastily decided to his disadvantage.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading I had not less reason to intreat his forgiveness in my turn, for having weighed his character with so little detail, and so hastily decided to his disadvantage.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading I have now found that avoiding one extreme I encountered the other.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading I have now found that avoiding one extreme I encountered the other.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading I had not less reason to intreat his forgiveness in my turn, for having weighed his character with so little detail, and so hastily decided to his disadvantage.
set up or found
From this reading I have now found that avoiding one extreme I encountered the other.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had not less reason to intreat his forgiveness in my turn, for having weighed his character with so little detail, and so hastily decided to his disadvantage.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading I had not less reason to intreat his forgiveness in my turn, for having weighed his character with so little detail, and so hastily decided to his disadvantage.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have now found that avoiding one extreme I encountered the other.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had not less reason to intreat his forgiveness in my turn, for having weighed his character with so little detail, and so hastily decided to his disadvantage.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have now found that avoiding one extreme I encountered the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had not less reason to intreat his forgiveness in my turn, for having weighed his character with so little detail, and so hastily decided to his disadvantage.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
intreat
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From this reading I had not less reason to intreat his forgiveness in my turn, for having weighed his character with so little detail, and so hastily decided to his disadvantage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My Rinaldo demanded to be pardoned for having neglected my advice, and misconstrued the motives of it.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had not less reason to intreat his forgiveness in my turn, for having weighed his character with so little detail, and so hastily decided to his disadvantage.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
the force of workers available
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
misconstruedverbUS /ˌmɪskənˈstruːd/
past form of “misconstrue” — interpret in the wrong way
From this reading My Rinaldo demanded to be pardoned for having neglected my advice, and misconstrued the motives of it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — 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 My Rinaldo demanded to be pardoned for having neglected my advice, and misconstrued the motives of it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My Rinaldo demanded to be pardoned for having neglected my advice, and misconstrued the motives of it.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading My Rinaldo demanded to be pardoned for having neglected my advice, and misconstrued the motives of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had not less reason to intreat his forgiveness in my turn, for having weighed his character with so little detail, and so hastily decided to his disadvantage.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I have now found that avoiding one extreme I encountered the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have now found that avoiding one extreme I encountered the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I have now found that avoiding one extreme I encountered the other.
pardonedverbUS /ˈpɑːrdənd/
past form of “pardon” — accept an excuse for
From this reading My Rinaldo demanded to be pardoned for having neglected my advice, and misconstrued the motives of it.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I had not less reason to intreat his forgiveness in my turn, for having weighed his character with so little detail, and so hastily decided to his disadvantage.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
Rinaldo
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From this reading My Rinaldo demanded to be pardoned for having neglected my advice, and misconstrued the motives of it.
express in words
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
self-importancenoun
an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have now found that avoiding one extreme I encountered the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have now found that avoiding one extreme I encountered the other.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My Rinaldo demanded to be pardoned for having neglected my advice, and misconstrued the motives of it.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I had not less reason to intreat his forgiveness in my turn, for having weighed his character with so little detail, and so hastily decided to his disadvantage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As most men, induced by their self-importance, expect that their feelings should interest, and their situations arrest the attention of those that surround them; so I having detected their error counted upon less benevolence and looked for less friendship than I have found.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading I had not less reason to intreat his forgiveness in my turn, for having weighed his character with so little detail, and so hastily decided to his disadvantage.
at the time that
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My friend will not suspect me of interested flattery, when I say, that I sincerely rejoice in a conduct so honourable to human nature as his has been respecting me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had not less reason to intreat his forgiveness in my turn, for having weighed his character with so little detail, and so hastily decided to his disadvantage.
