Chapter XIX

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

(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 All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

disposed or willing to conform

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

a quantity of money

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

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

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

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

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That was either at the end of February or the beginning of March.

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

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading That was either at the end of February or the beginning of March.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

past form of “disavow” — refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early in the latter month Byron and his friends opened further negotiations.

one or the other of two

From this reading That was either at the end of February or the beginning of March.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading That was either at the end of February or the beginning of March.

the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading That was either at the end of February or the beginning of March.

pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Early in the latter month Byron and his friends opened further negotiations.

before any deductions

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading We know neither what he told them nor what he left untold.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

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From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

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From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

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

From this reading Early in the latter month Byron and his friends opened further negotiations.

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

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We know neither what he told them nor what he left untold.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Early in the latter month Byron and his friends opened further negotiations.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading We know neither what he told them nor what he left untold.

march in a procession

From this reading That was either at the end of February or the beginning of March.

of or relating to the state of marriage

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

and nothing more

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Early in the latter month Byron and his friends opened further negotiations.

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

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading Early in the latter month Byron and his friends opened further negotiations.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading We know neither what he told them nor what he left untold.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading We know neither what he told them nor what he left untold.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

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

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

many times at short intervals

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Early in the latter month Byron and his friends opened further negotiations.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

cause to become

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

express in words

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

a radical supporter of political or social revolution

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

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

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We know neither what he told them nor what he left untold.

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

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

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

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading We know neither what he told them nor what he left untold.

too much to be measured

From this reading We know neither what he told them nor what he left untold.

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

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We know neither what he told them nor what he left untold.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We know neither what he told them nor what he left untold.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "GROSS CHARGES" DISAVOWED BY LADY BYRON--SEPARATION AGREED TO How far Byron was candid with his friends it is, of course, impossible to say.

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

From this reading All that is on record is their opinion, reproduced by Hobhouse, that "the whole charge against him would amount merely to such offences as are more often committed than complained of, and, however they might be regretted as subversive of matrimonial felicity, would not render him amenable to the laws of any court, whether of justice or of equity."