used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
the state of being absent
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading In fact his having met Miss Seymour there was by no means the effect of accident.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
in addition
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
have
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
beauty's
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From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
bitterestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪtərəst/
superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In fact his having met Miss Seymour there was by no means the effect of accident.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
chasteadjectiveUS /tʃeɪst/
morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
From this reading Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
Cheltenham
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From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
comprehendingverbUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
dancernounUS /ˈdænsər/
a performer who dances professionally
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
dearly loved
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
the act of departing
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In fact his having met Miss Seymour there was by no means the effect of accident.
elegantlyadverbUS /ˈelɪɡəntliː/
with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
Eltondale
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From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
the organ of sight
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact his having met Miss Seymour there was by no means the effect of accident.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
fatedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtɪd/
(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
folliesnounUS /ˈfɑːliz/
a revue with elaborate costuming
From this reading Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
fondestadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːndəst/
superlative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
set up or found
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
a long fixed look
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In fact his having met Miss Seymour there was by no means the effect of accident.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
how
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From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
humbleradjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələr/
comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
something that is lost
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
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 Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading In fact his having met Miss Seymour there was by no means the effect of accident.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In fact his having met Miss Seymour there was by no means the effect of accident.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In fact his having met Miss Seymour there was by no means the effect of accident.
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 His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
not any; not one
From this reading In fact his having met Miss Seymour there was by no means the effect of accident.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
oe
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From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
oeMONTGOMERY
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From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
go across or through
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
by chance
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
Portman
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From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
quitted
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From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
only a very short time before
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
Sedley
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From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
Selina
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From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
Selina's
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From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading In fact his having met Miss Seymour there was by no means the effect of accident.
shaltmodal verbUS /ʃælt/
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
that is looked for
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
make square
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
taintedadjectiveUS /ˈteɪntɪd/
touched by rot or decay
From this reading Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In fact his having met Miss Seymour there was by no means the effect of accident.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
up to a particular time
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading Not however that his mind, tainted as it was by so many of the fashionable follies, if not vices of the day, was capable of truly comprehending all the chaste and simple beauties of hers.
Viscountessnoun
a wife or widow of a viscount
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact his having met Miss Seymour there was by no means the effect of accident.
at the time that
From this reading When she and the Viscountess had left London in June, he had found such a loss in her society, especially in those particular hours, which he had of late been accustomed to pass in his daily visits to Portman Square, that life appeared a blank, and his regrets for her absence first taught him the extent of his regard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His admiration was confined to her personal charms; and though, had she been fated to move in a humbler sphere, he would perhaps have sought her as a substitute for the pretty little opera dancer, that was now under his _protection_, as it is elegantly termed; yet with all Selina's loveliness, his aversion to matrimony would scarcely have been subdued by any less powerful motives than those suggested by her riches.
but in spite of that
From this reading Thou yet shalt know how sweet, how dear, To gaze on beauty's glistening eye, To ask and pause in hope and fear, Till she reply. oeMONTGOMERY.oe Immediately after the departure of Lady Eltondale and Selina from Cheltenham, Sedley had also quitted it, as he could not bear to remain in a place, which had been to him the scene of his fondest hopes--his bitterest disappointment.
