Chapter II

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

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

From this reading JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU, A M. D'ALEMBERT.

an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

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

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

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

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading Selina was not less attentive to Lady Eltondale's various lessons on propriety and elegance, than she had been to the instructions of Mademoiselle Omphalie.

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

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Selina was not less attentive to Lady Eltondale's various lessons on propriety and elegance, than she had been to the instructions of Mademoiselle Omphalie.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

showing who or what does the action

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

a ductile grey metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group

From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

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From this reading JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU, A M. D'ALEMBERT.

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste

From this reading Selina was not less attentive to Lady Eltondale's various lessons on propriety and elegance, than she had been to the instructions of Mademoiselle Omphalie.

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From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

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From this reading Selina was not less attentive to Lady Eltondale's various lessons on propriety and elegance, than she had been to the instructions of Mademoiselle Omphalie.

half the width of an em

From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

completed to perfection

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

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

From this reading Selina was not less attentive to Lady Eltondale's various lessons on propriety and elegance, than she had been to the instructions of Mademoiselle Omphalie.

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From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

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

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

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From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Selina was not less attentive to Lady Eltondale's various lessons on propriety and elegance, than she had been to the instructions of Mademoiselle Omphalie.

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

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

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

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From this reading JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU, A M. D'ALEMBERT.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU, A M. D'ALEMBERT.

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Selina was not less attentive to Lady Eltondale's various lessons on propriety and elegance, than she had been to the instructions of Mademoiselle Omphalie.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Selina was not less attentive to Lady Eltondale's various lessons on propriety and elegance, than she had been to the instructions of Mademoiselle Omphalie.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Selina was not less attentive to Lady Eltondale's various lessons on propriety and elegance, than she had been to the instructions of Mademoiselle Omphalie.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU, A M. D'ALEMBERT.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading Selina was not less attentive to Lady Eltondale's various lessons on propriety and elegance, than she had been to the instructions of Mademoiselle Omphalie.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

the environmental condition

From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Selina was not less attentive to Lady Eltondale's various lessons on propriety and elegance, than she had been to the instructions of Mademoiselle Omphalie.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

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From this reading Selina was not less attentive to Lady Eltondale's various lessons on propriety and elegance, than she had been to the instructions of Mademoiselle Omphalie.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Selina was not less attentive to Lady Eltondale's various lessons on propriety and elegance, than she had been to the instructions of Mademoiselle Omphalie.

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

third-person singular of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

a strong liking

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

third-person singular of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)

From this reading JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU, A M. D'ALEMBERT.

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

exposing human folly to ridicule

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

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From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

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From this reading Selina was not less attentive to Lady Eltondale's various lessons on propriety and elegance, than she had been to the instructions of Mademoiselle Omphalie.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

from a time in the past until now

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

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

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

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

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

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From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

plural of “usage” — the act of using

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Selina was not less attentive to Lady Eltondale's various lessons on propriety and elegance, than she had been to the instructions of Mademoiselle Omphalie.

love of or taste for fine objects of art

From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

moral weakness

From this reading Le faux bien qu'elle prÍche est plus dangereux que le mal mÍme, en ce qu'il sÈduit par une apparence de raison, en ce qu'il fait prÈfÈrer l'usage et les maximes du monde, ‡ l'exacte probitÈ, en ce qu'il fait consister la sagesse dans un certain milieu entre le vice et la vertu[2].

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

a wife or widow of a viscount

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

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

From this reading Selina was not less attentive to Lady Eltondale's various lessons on propriety and elegance, than she had been to the instructions of Mademoiselle Omphalie.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

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

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.

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

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading [Footnote 2: The false propriety which she preaches is more dangerous than vice itself, inasmuch as it seduces by an appearance of reason--inasmuch as it recommends the usages and the maxims of the world in preference to strict integrity--inasmuch as it makes wisdom appear to be a certain medium between vice and virtue.]

but in spite of that

From this reading And though Lady Hammersley's satirical predictions were not yet fulfilled, as to any alteration that had taken place in her mind; yet it was evident, before she had been many weeks at Eltondale, that her general deportment was considerably changed since she had been under the superintendence of the Viscountess.