used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
(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 BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So much seems evident from the letter in which he complains of being dragged to Ravenna in a blazing Italian June.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading So much seems evident from the letter in which he complains of being dragged to Ravenna in a blazing Italian June.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
BYRON'SnounUS /ˈbaɪrənz/
possessive form of “byron” — English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
rid of obstructions
From this reading At first, it seems clear, his sole objective was the seduction of his neighbour's wife.
complainsverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnz/
third-person singular of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading So much seems evident from the letter in which he complains of being dragged to Ravenna in a blazing Italian June.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
Countess's
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From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading So much seems evident from the letter in which he complains of being dragged to Ravenna in a blazing Italian June.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
divisible by two
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
at any time
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading So much seems evident from the letter in which he complains of being dragged to Ravenna in a blazing Italian June.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, it seems clear, his sole objective was the seduction of his neighbour's wife.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
GUICCIOLI
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From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
of great significance or value
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
inaccurateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnækjərət/
not accurate
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
insistencenounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəns/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading So much seems evident from the letter in which he complains of being dragged to Ravenna in a blazing Italian June.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading So much seems evident from the letter in which he complains of being dragged to Ravenna in a blazing Italian June.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading So much seems evident from the letter in which he complains of being dragged to Ravenna in a blazing Italian June.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
held dear
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So much seems evident from the letter in which he complains of being dragged to Ravenna in a blazing Italian June.
neighbour'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading At first, it seems clear, his sole objective was the seduction of his neighbour's wife.
not any; not one
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
objectiveadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒektɪv/
undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
From this reading At first, it seems clear, his sole objective was the seduction of his neighbour's wife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
omitsverbUS /oʊˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
a human being
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
RAVENNAnounUS /rəˈvenə/
a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
Romagna
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From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
seducedverbUS /sɪˈduːst/
past form of “seduce” — induce to have sex
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
seductionnounUS /sɪˈdʌkʃən/
enticing someone astray from right behavior
From this reading At first, it seems clear, his sole objective was the seduction of his neighbour's wife.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At first, it seems clear, his sole objective was the seduction of his neighbour's wife.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So much seems evident from the letter in which he complains of being dragged to Ravenna in a blazing Italian June.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading At first, it seems clear, his sole objective was the seduction of his neighbour's wife.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The account is not altogether inaccurate, but it omits one important fact: the Countess's own resolute insistence that Byron's society was essential to her happiness and even to her life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading At first, it seems clear, his sole objective was the seduction of his neighbour's wife.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
in the company of; together with
From this reading BYRON'S RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTESS GUICCIOLI AND HER HUSBAND AT RAVENNA Countess Guiccioli speaks of Byron's regard for her as "the serious attachment which he had wished to avoid, but which had mastered his whole heart, and induced him to live an isolated life with the person he loved in a town of Romagna, far from all that could flatter his vanity and from all intercourse with his countrymen."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was engaged, as he thought, upon an affair not of sentiment but of gallantry; and he had no idea that his neighbour's wife, having consented to be seduced, would expect him to dance attendance on her for ever afterwards.
