Chapter XX

later than; following

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

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

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

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

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

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

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

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

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

plural of “beau” — a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

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From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

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From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

without stop or interruption

From this reading FRENCH POETRY CONTINUED.

make right or correct

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

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From this reading MADAME D'HOUDETOT.

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From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

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

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

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From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

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From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

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From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

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

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading FRENCH POETRY CONTINUED.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

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From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

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

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

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

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

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

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading MADAME D'HOUDETOT.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

the force of workers available

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

on one occasion

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

the local environment

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

literature in metrical form

From this reading FRENCH POETRY CONTINUED.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

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From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

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From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

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From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

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From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

a male human offspring

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

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From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

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

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

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

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

possessive form of “thomson” — United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

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

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

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From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

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From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

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From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

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

From this reading Saint-Lambert is allowed to be an elegant poet: his _Saisons_ were once as popular in France, as Thomson's Seasons are here; but they have not retained their popularity.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.

which person or people

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Saint-Lambert, who seemed destined to rival greater men than himself, after carrying off Madame du Chatelet from Voltaire, became the favoured lover of the Comtesse d'Houdetot, Rousseau's Sophie; she for whom the philosopher first felt love, "_dans toute son energie, toutes ses fureurs_,"--but in vain.

but in spite of that

From this reading The French poem, though in many parts imitated from the English, is as unlike it as possible: correct, polished, elegant, full of beautiful lines,--of what the French call _de beaux vers_,--and yet excessively dull.