used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
(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 If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was, then, not to be wondered at if he claimed the privilege of an old friend, and made frequent calls at the villa near Chiswick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was, then, not to be wondered at if he claimed the privilege of an old friend, and made frequent calls at the villa near Chiswick.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
avis
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From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was, then, not to be wondered at if he claimed the privilege of an old friend, and made frequent calls at the villa near Chiswick.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading It was, then, not to be wondered at if he claimed the privilege of an old friend, and made frequent calls at the villa near Chiswick.
Chiswick
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From this reading It was, then, not to be wondered at if he claimed the privilege of an old friend, and made frequent calls at the villa near Chiswick.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading It was, then, not to be wondered at if he claimed the privilege of an old friend, and made frequent calls at the villa near Chiswick.
compromisingadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
intentionally conceived
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
Dora's
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From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
divisible by two
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading It was, then, not to be wondered at if he claimed the privilege of an old friend, and made frequent calls at the villa near Chiswick.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was, then, not to be wondered at if he claimed the privilege of an old friend, and made frequent calls at the villa near Chiswick.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, then, not to be wondered at if he claimed the privilege of an old friend, and made frequent calls at the villa near Chiswick.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was, then, not to be wondered at if he claimed the privilege of an old friend, and made frequent calls at the villa near Chiswick.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
Minnie
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From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
a particular point in time
From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was, then, not to be wondered at if he claimed the privilege of an old friend, and made frequent calls at the villa near Chiswick.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was, then, not to be wondered at if he claimed the privilege of an old friend, and made frequent calls at the villa near Chiswick.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was, then, not to be wondered at if he claimed the privilege of an old friend, and made frequent calls at the villa near Chiswick.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
prejudicedadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It was, then, not to be wondered at if he claimed the privilege of an old friend, and made frequent calls at the villa near Chiswick.
Randolph
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From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
rara
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From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
rectitudenounUS /ˈrektɪtuːd/
righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
seductionnounUS /sɪˈdʌkʃən/
enticing someone astray from right behavior
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
not in physical motion
From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
suitornounUS /ˈsuːtər/
a man who courts a woman
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was, then, not to be wondered at if he claimed the privilege of an old friend, and made frequent calls at the villa near Chiswick.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
Tremenhere's
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From this reading Minnie became sacred to him from the moment he shook Tremenhere's hand in reconciliation; him, he liked, and still more, his fair little wife.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
precisely as stated
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading It was, then, not to be wondered at if he claimed the privilege of an old friend, and made frequent calls at the villa near Chiswick.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
which person or people
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tremenhere's pride forbade any observations to Minnie, who received him with pleasure, looking upon him in two lights--both as her husband's friend, and Lady Dora's suitor, for such he still was; and as she occasionally, but not very frequently called, they met at the villa.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading It was, then, not to be wondered at if he claimed the privilege of an old friend, and made frequent calls at the villa near Chiswick.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would have been much more wisely done to have remained away; but, in conscious rectitude, we often are guilty of very compromising acts, viewed by prejudiced or evil minds.
but in spite of that
From this reading If Lord Randolph had possessed as good sense as he had kindness of heart, even yet all might have passed into oblivion; but he was that _rara avis_ of fashionable life--a moral man; that is, one too much so, to attempt the seduction of a friend's wife.
