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From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading His affection for his wife had steadily increased after their marriage; she was fond of him and satisfied with her lot, and had made things very easy for him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
(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 JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
amountingverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/
-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
for the reason that
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
a youthful male person
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
the act of departing
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading His affection for his wife had steadily increased after their marriage; she was fond of him and satisfied with her lot, and had made things very easy for him.
elopeverbUS /ɪˈloʊp/
run away secretly with one's beloved
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
elopedverbUS /ɪˈloʊpd/
past form of “elope” — run away secretly with one's beloved
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading His affection for his wife had steadily increased after their marriage; she was fond of him and satisfied with her lot, and had made things very easy for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
set up or found
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
a young female
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
Harriet
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From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
HoggnounUS /hɑːɡ/
Scottish writer of rustic verse (1770-1835)
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
illusionsnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒənz/
plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading His affection for his wife had steadily increased after their marriage; she was fond of him and satisfied with her lot, and had made things very easy for him.
JUNE-AUGUST
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From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
knight-errantnoun
a wandering knight travelling in search of adventure
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
loathingnounUS /ˈloʊθɪŋ/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading His affection for his wife had steadily increased after their marriage; she was fond of him and satisfied with her lot, and had made things very easy for him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His affection for his wife had steadily increased after their marriage; she was fond of him and satisfied with her lot, and had made things very easy for him.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading His affection for his wife had steadily increased after their marriage; she was fond of him and satisfied with her lot, and had made things very easy for him.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
and nothing more
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
by chance
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
philosophicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪk/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
by chance
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
free from harm or evil
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
revulsionnounUS /rɪˈvʌlʃən/
intense aversion
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading His affection for his wife had steadily increased after their marriage; she was fond of him and satisfied with her lot, and had made things very easy for him.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
Shelley'snounUS /ˈʃeliz/
possessive form of “shelley” — English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading His affection for his wife had steadily increased after their marriage; she was fond of him and satisfied with her lot, and had made things very easy for him.
tantamountadjectiveUS /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/
being essentially equal to something
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His affection for his wife had steadily increased after their marriage; she was fond of him and satisfied with her lot, and had made things very easy for him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading His affection for his wife had steadily increased after their marriage; she was fond of him and satisfied with her lot, and had made things very easy for him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
precisely as stated
From this reading His affection for his wife had steadily increased after their marriage; she was fond of him and satisfied with her lot, and had made things very easy for him.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
at the time that
From this reading He had eloped with her when they were but boy and girl because he found her ready to elope with him, and because he was persuaded that she was a victim of tyranny and oppression, which, to this modern knight-errant, was tantamount to an obligation laid on him to rescue her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Possibly this was one reason that against her alone he never had the violent revulsion, almost amounting to loathing, which was the usual reaction after his other passionate illusions.
which person or people
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JUNE-AUGUST 1814 Perhaps of all the objects of Shelley's devotion up to this time, Harriet, his wife, was the only one with whom he had never, in the ideal sense, been in love.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Having eloped with her, he had married her, for her sake, and from a sense of chivalry, only with a quaint sort of apology to his friend Hogg for this early departure from his own principles and those of the philosophic writers who had helped to mould his views.
