used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
the state of being absent
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
(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 For, in judging him, all rules have been disregarded, not only those of justice and equity, but likewise those of logic.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
anchoritenoun
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still, however, it is well to look at the subject from another point of view, and to offer, so to say, counter-proof.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Still, however, it is well to look at the subject from another point of view, and to offer, so to say, counter-proof.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Still, however, it is well to look at the subject from another point of view, and to offer, so to say, counter-proof.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For, in judging him, all rules have been disregarded, not only those of justice and equity, but likewise those of logic.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For, in judging him, all rules have been disregarded, not only those of justice and equity, but likewise those of logic.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading FAULTS OF LORD BYRON.
calumnynounUS /ˈkæləmni/
a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
chasteadjectiveUS /tʃeɪst/
morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
unvarying in nature
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
contradictionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “contradiction” — opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
counter-proof
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From this reading Still, however, it is well to look at the subject from another point of view, and to offer, so to say, counter-proof.
disregardedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
not noticed inadvertently
From this reading For, in judging him, all rules have been disregarded, not only those of justice and equity, but likewise those of logic.
equitynounUS /ˈekwəti/
the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
From this reading For, in judging him, all rules have been disregarded, not only those of justice and equity, but likewise those of logic.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
FAULTSnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading FAULTS OF LORD BYRON.
fickleadjectiveUS /ˈfɪkəl/
marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, in judging him, all rules have been disregarded, not only those of justice and equity, but likewise those of logic.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Still, however, it is well to look at the subject from another point of view, and to offer, so to say, counter-proof.
the act of giving
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For, in judging him, all rules have been disregarded, not only those of justice and equity, but likewise those of logic.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For, in judging him, all rules have been disregarded, not only those of justice and equity, but likewise those of logic.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Still, however, it is well to look at the subject from another point of view, and to offer, so to say, counter-proof.
an instinctive motive
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For, in judging him, all rules have been disregarded, not only those of justice and equity, but likewise those of logic.
inconstantadjective
likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still, however, it is well to look at the subject from another point of view, and to offer, so to say, counter-proof.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading For, in judging him, all rules have been disregarded, not only those of justice and equity, but likewise those of logic.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading For, in judging him, all rules have been disregarded, not only those of justice and equity, but likewise those of logic.
in like or similar manner
From this reading For, in judging him, all rules have been disregarded, not only those of justice and equity, but likewise those of logic.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading For, in judging him, all rules have been disregarded, not only those of justice and equity, but likewise those of logic.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Still, however, it is well to look at the subject from another point of view, and to offer, so to say, counter-proof.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading FAULTS OF LORD BYRON.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FAULTS OF LORD BYRON.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Still, however, it is well to look at the subject from another point of view, and to offer, so to say, counter-proof.
and nothing more
From this reading For, in judging him, all rules have been disregarded, not only those of justice and equity, but likewise those of logic.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Still, however, it is well to look at the subject from another point of view, and to offer, so to say, counter-proof.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
profligatenounUS /ˈprɔːflɪɡeɪt/
a dissolute man in fashionable society
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading For, in judging him, all rules have been disregarded, not only those of justice and equity, but likewise those of logic.
express in words
From this reading Still, however, it is well to look at the subject from another point of view, and to offer, so to say, counter-proof.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
sensualadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəl/
marked by the appetites and passions of the body
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Still, however, it is well to look at the subject from another point of view, and to offer, so to say, counter-proof.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, however, it is well to look at the subject from another point of view, and to offer, so to say, counter-proof.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Still, however, it is well to look at the subject from another point of view, and to offer, so to say, counter-proof.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For, in judging him, all rules have been disregarded, not only those of justice and equity, but likewise those of logic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
variouslyadverbUS /ˈveriəsli/
in diverse ways
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Still, however, it is well to look at the subject from another point of view, and to offer, so to say, counter-proof.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Still, however, it is well to look at the subject from another point of view, and to offer, so to say, counter-proof.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
belonging to which person
From this reading After having shown the virtues Lord Byron possessed, it might seem useless to inquire whether he had not the faults whose absence they prove.
but in spite of that
From this reading And, as it has been variously asserted of him, that he was constant and inconstant, firm and fickle, guided by principle, yet giving way to every impulse; that he was both chaste and profligate, a sensual man and an anchorite; calumny alone can not be accused of all these contradictions.
