Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

(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 At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

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

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

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

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

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

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the former point we may quote the letters of Lady Westmorland, just published by Lady Rose Weigall:

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From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

the state of being with someone

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

in disagreement

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

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From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

divisible by two

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading On the former point we may quote the letters of Lady Westmorland, just published by Lady Rose Weigall:

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

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

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

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

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

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

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

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

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

communication between individuals

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

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

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

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From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

and nothing more

From this reading On the former point we may quote the letters of Lady Westmorland, just published by Lady Rose Weigall:

a polite name for any woman

From this reading On the former point we may quote the letters of Lady Westmorland, just published by Lady Rose Weigall:

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

the literary culture

From this reading On the former point we may quote the letters of Lady Westmorland, just published by Lady Rose Weigall:

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

in a rhetorically grandiloquent manner

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading On the former point we may quote the letters of Lady Westmorland, just published by Lady Rose Weigall:

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

impressive in appearance

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

occurring from time to time

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the former point we may quote the letters of Lady Westmorland, just published by Lady Rose Weigall:

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading On the former point we may quote the letters of Lady Westmorland, just published by Lady Rose Weigall:

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading On the former point we may quote the letters of Lady Westmorland, just published by Lady Rose Weigall:

a person who is being chased

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

repeat a passage from

From this reading On the former point we may quote the letters of Lady Westmorland, just published by Lady Rose Weigall:

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading On the former point we may quote the letters of Lady Westmorland, just published by Lady Rose Weigall:

an established line of travel or access

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

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

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

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From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

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

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

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

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

a person who changes location

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

not encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Concerning the nature of his reception in Switzerland, indeed, there is a good deal of conflicting testimony; but the balance of the evidence points to its having been unfavourable.

of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

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

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On the former point we may quote the letters of Lady Westmorland, just published by Lady Rose Weigall:

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From this reading On the former point we may quote the letters of Lady Westmorland, just published by Lady Rose Weigall:

accept gladly

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

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From this reading On the former point we may quote the letters of Lady Westmorland, just published by Lady Rose Weigall:

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

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

which person or people

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading His own statement is that he "retired entirely from society," with the exception of "some occasional intercourse with Coppet at the wish of Madame de Staël"; but there are indications that the retirement was not voluntary, and that, even at Coppet, his welcome was something less than enthusiastic.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LIFE AT GENEVA--THE AFFAIR WITH JANE CLAIRMONT "From Brussels," as Moore magniloquently puts it, "the noble traveller pursued his course along the Rhine."

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

From this reading At Geneva he joined Shelley and his party who had taken the shorter route across France; and it would seem that he felt the need of all the moral support which their companionship could give him.