1814
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From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
1816
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From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His pride, as well as his affection, had suffered a serious blow through her departure and that of Jane.
the state of being absent
From this reading He had done little to win his daughter's confidence, but he was keenly wounded by the proof she had given of its absence.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading For a philosopher like him, accustomed to be looked up to and consulted on matters of education, such a failure in his own family was a public stigma.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading His pride, as well as his affection, had suffered a serious blow through her departure and that of Jane.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
(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 SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
exhale hard
From this reading His pride, as well as his affection, had suffered a serious blow through her departure and that of Jane.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had done little to win his daughter's confidence, but he was keenly wounded by the proof she had given of its absence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had done little to win his daughter's confidence, but he was keenly wounded by the proof she had given of its absence.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He had done little to win his daughter's confidence, but he was keenly wounded by the proof she had given of its absence.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading For a philosopher like him, accustomed to be looked up to and consulted on matters of education, such a failure in his own family was a public stigma.
a female human offspring
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading He had done little to win his daughter's confidence, but he was keenly wounded by the proof she had given of its absence.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
the act of departing
From this reading His pride, as well as his affection, had suffered a serious blow through her departure and that of Jane.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He had done little to win his daughter's confidence, but he was keenly wounded by the proof she had given of its absence.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading For a philosopher like him, accustomed to be looked up to and consulted on matters of education, such a failure in his own family was a public stigma.
elopeverbUS /ɪˈloʊp/
run away secretly with one's beloved
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
eloping
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From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
at any time
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
an act that fails
From this reading For a philosopher like him, accustomed to be looked up to and consulted on matters of education, such a failure in his own family was a public stigma.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
a social unit living together
From this reading For a philosopher like him, accustomed to be looked up to and consulted on matters of education, such a failure in his own family was a public stigma.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had done little to win his daughter's confidence, but he was keenly wounded by the proof she had given of its absence.
Godwin
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From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
Godwin's
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From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had done little to win his daughter's confidence, but he was keenly wounded by the proof she had given of its absence.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a philosopher like him, accustomed to be looked up to and consulted on matters of education, such a failure in his own family was a public stigma.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had done little to win his daughter's confidence, but he was keenly wounded by the proof she had given of its absence.
Jane
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From this reading His pride, as well as his affection, had suffered a serious blow through her departure and that of Jane.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading He had done little to win his daughter's confidence, but he was keenly wounded by the proof she had given of its absence.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For a philosopher like him, accustomed to be looked up to and consulted on matters of education, such a failure in his own family was a public stigma.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had done little to win his daughter's confidence, but he was keenly wounded by the proof she had given of its absence.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For a philosopher like him, accustomed to be looked up to and consulted on matters of education, such a failure in his own family was a public stigma.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading For a philosopher like him, accustomed to be looked up to and consulted on matters of education, such a failure in his own family was a public stigma.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
not any; not one
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading For a philosopher like him, accustomed to be looked up to and consulted on matters of education, such a failure in his own family was a public stigma.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading His pride, as well as his affection, had suffered a serious blow through her departure and that of Jane.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading He had done little to win his daughter's confidence, but he was keenly wounded by the proof she had given of its absence.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading For a philosopher like him, accustomed to be looked up to and consulted on matters of education, such a failure in his own family was a public stigma.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
SEPTEMBERnounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had done little to win his daughter's confidence, but he was keenly wounded by the proof she had given of its absence.
ShelleynounUS /ˈʃeli/
English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
in the near future
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
stigmanounUS /ˈstɪɡmə/
the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil
From this reading For a philosopher like him, accustomed to be looked up to and consulted on matters of education, such a failure in his own family was a public stigma.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For a philosopher like him, accustomed to be looked up to and consulted on matters of education, such a failure in his own family was a public stigma.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading His pride, as well as his affection, had suffered a serious blow through her departure and that of Jane.
sympathiseverb
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His pride, as well as his affection, had suffered a serious blow through her departure and that of Jane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His pride, as well as his affection, had suffered a serious blow through her departure and that of Jane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For a philosopher like him, accustomed to be looked up to and consulted on matters of education, such a failure in his own family was a public stigma.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had done little to win his daughter's confidence, but he was keenly wounded by the proof she had given of its absence.
(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 His pride, as well as his affection, had suffered a serious blow through her departure and that of Jane.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading People do not resent those misfortunes least which they have helped to bring on themselves, and no one ever derived less consolation from his own theories than did Godwin from his, as soon as they were unpleasantly put into practice.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading He had done little to win his daughter's confidence, but he was keenly wounded by the proof she had given of its absence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1816 Whatever may have been Godwin's degree of responsibility for the opinions which had enabled Shelley to elope in all good faith with his daughter, and which saved her from serious scruple in eloping with Shelley, it would be impossible not to sympathise with the father's feelings after the event.
people who are wounded
From this reading He had done little to win his daughter's confidence, but he was keenly wounded by the proof she had given of its absence.
