Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Albinia Kendal was a person of the latter description.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

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From this reading Albinia Kendal was a person of the latter description.

(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 There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

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

From this reading She had imagination, but it was not such as to make an illusion of the present, or to interfere with her almost satirical good sense.

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

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

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

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

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

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

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

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had imagination, but it was not such as to make an illusion of the present, or to interfere with her almost satirical good sense.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

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From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

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

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

dearly loved

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Albinia Kendal was a person of the latter description.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

your usual mood

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

plural of “foible” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

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

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

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

From this reading She had imagination, but it was not such as to make an illusion of the present, or to interfere with her almost satirical good sense.

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

From this reading She had imagination, but it was not such as to make an illusion of the present, or to interfere with her almost satirical good sense.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

an erroneous mental representation

From this reading She had imagination, but it was not such as to make an illusion of the present, or to interfere with her almost satirical good sense.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading She had imagination, but it was not such as to make an illusion of the present, or to interfere with her almost satirical good sense.

the state or an instance of being imperfect

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

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

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading She had imagination, but it was not such as to make an illusion of the present, or to interfere with her almost satirical good sense.

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

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

a green dye, often used to color cloth, which is obtained from the woad plant

From this reading Albinia Kendal was a person of the latter description.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

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

From this reading Albinia Kendal was a person of the latter description.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

engage in

From this reading She had imagination, but it was not such as to make an illusion of the present, or to interfere with her almost satirical good sense.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

not any; not one

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

and nothing more

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

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From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

covered with water

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

a human being

From this reading Albinia Kendal was a person of the latter description.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She had imagination, but it was not such as to make an illusion of the present, or to interfere with her almost satirical good sense.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

exposing human folly to ridicule

From this reading She had imagination, but it was not such as to make an illusion of the present, or to interfere with her almost satirical good sense.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading She had imagination, but it was not such as to make an illusion of the present, or to interfere with her almost satirical good sense.

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

From this reading She had imagination, but it was not such as to make an illusion of the present, or to interfere with her almost satirical good sense.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

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

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

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

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

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

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

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

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading There are some characters so constituted, that of them the old proverb, that Love is blind, is perfectly true; they can see no imperfection in the mind or body of those dear to them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

a vivid mental image

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

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

From this reading Albinia Kendal was a person of the latter description.

which person or people

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

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

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It might almost be called her temptation, that her mind beheld all that came before it in a clear, and a humorous light, such as only a disposition overflowing with warm affection and with the energy of kindness, could have prevented from bordering upon censoriousness.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading There are others in whom the strongest affections do not destroy clearness of vision, who see their friends on all sides, and perceive their faults and foibles, without loving them the less.