Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

later than; following

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

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

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

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

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

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

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading They go slowly, hand in hand, avoiding notice, selecting the shady and secret paths, or the darkest walks in the woods.

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

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading They go slowly, hand in hand, avoiding notice, selecting the shady and secret paths, or the darkest walks in the woods.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

all things; all of a situation

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

the organ of sight

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

a social unit living together

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

yet to be or coming

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They go slowly, hand in hand, avoiding notice, selecting the shady and secret paths, or the darkest walks in the woods.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading They go slowly, hand in hand, avoiding notice, selecting the shady and secret paths, or the darkest walks in the woods.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

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

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

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

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

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

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

immediately past

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

a particular point in time

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

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

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

not any; not one

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading They go slowly, hand in hand, avoiding notice, selecting the shady and secret paths, or the darkest walks in the woods.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

a judge of a probate court

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading They go slowly, hand in hand, avoiding notice, selecting the shady and secret paths, or the darkest walks in the woods.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading They go slowly, hand in hand, avoiding notice, selecting the shady and secret paths, or the darkest walks in the woods.

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading They go slowly, hand in hand, avoiding notice, selecting the shady and secret paths, or the darkest walks in the woods.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading They go slowly, hand in hand, avoiding notice, selecting the shady and secret paths, or the darkest walks in the woods.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading They go slowly, hand in hand, avoiding notice, selecting the shady and secret paths, or the darkest walks in the woods.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

the season of growth

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

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

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They go slowly, hand in hand, avoiding notice, selecting the shady and secret paths, or the darkest walks in the woods.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

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

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

by necessity

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading They go slowly, hand in hand, avoiding notice, selecting the shady and secret paths, or the darkest walks in the woods.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

at the time that

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

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

From this reading A strange question, but one which unavoidably takes up its abode in the heart, and waits to come forth and be present one day on the lips, at the time when Satiety gives the last kick to the last house of cards erected by Pleasure.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading And it is thus that after doing everything to draw a woman into our own fall, we are discontented with her for her sacrifice and for her love.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading They go slowly, hand in hand, avoiding notice, selecting the shady and secret paths, or the darkest walks in the woods.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For there comes a moment when the _angel_ for whom one would have given one's life, the _divinity_ for whom one would have sacrificed country, family, fortune, future, is no more than a common mistress, ranked in the ordinary lot with the rest, and for whom one would hesitate to spend half-a-sovereign.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Have you not chanced sometimes to follow with an envious eye, on some fresh morning in spring or on a lovely autumn evening, the solitary walk of a loving couple?