used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
matters of personal concern
From this reading What woman in Lavarcham’s place could avoid treating her master’s later affairs without something of sentimentality creeping into the terms?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We assimilate knowledge less through our intellects than through our temperaments; and a young person can by no effort look through the eyes of an older.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
assimilateverbUS /əˈsɪməleɪt/
take up mentally
From this reading We assimilate knowledge less through our intellects than through our temperaments; and a young person can by no effort look through the eyes of an older.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading What woman in Lavarcham’s place could avoid treating her master’s later affairs without something of sentimentality creeping into the terms?
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We assimilate knowledge less through our intellects than through our temperaments; and a young person can by no effort look through the eyes of an older.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What woman in Lavarcham’s place could avoid treating her master’s later affairs without something of sentimentality creeping into the terms?
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading What woman in Lavarcham’s place could avoid treating her master’s later affairs without something of sentimentality creeping into the terms?
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
Deirdre
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From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
Deirdre's
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From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading We assimilate knowledge less through our intellects than through our temperaments; and a young person can by no effort look through the eyes of an older.
opinion or judgment
From this reading We assimilate knowledge less through our intellects than through our temperaments; and a young person can by no effort look through the eyes of an older.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
a young female
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
coins made of gold
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What woman in Lavarcham’s place could avoid treating her master’s later affairs without something of sentimentality creeping into the terms?
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
intellectsnounUS /ˈɪntəlekts/
plural of “intellect” — knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading We assimilate knowledge less through our intellects than through our temperaments; and a young person can by no effort look through the eyes of an older.
interpretedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətəd/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading What woman in Lavarcham’s place could avoid treating her master’s later affairs without something of sentimentality creeping into the terms?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
judgementnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading We assimilate knowledge less through our intellects than through our temperaments; and a young person can by no effort look through the eyes of an older.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading What woman in Lavarcham’s place could avoid treating her master’s later affairs without something of sentimentality creeping into the terms?
Lavarcham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
Lavarcham's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What woman in Lavarcham’s place could avoid treating her master’s later affairs without something of sentimentality creeping into the terms?
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading We assimilate knowledge less through our intellects than through our temperaments; and a young person can by no effort look through the eyes of an older.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We assimilate knowledge less through our intellects than through our temperaments; and a young person can by no effort look through the eyes of an older.
Maeve
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From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
marvelledverbUS /mɑːrˈveld/
inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading What woman in Lavarcham’s place could avoid treating her master’s later affairs without something of sentimentality creeping into the terms?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
not any; not one
From this reading We assimilate knowledge less through our intellects than through our temperaments; and a young person can by no effort look through the eyes of an older.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
obliquelyadverbUS /əˈbliːkli/
to, toward or at one side
From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading We assimilate knowledge less through our intellects than through our temperaments; and a young person can by no effort look through the eyes of an older.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
and nothing more
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
in other respects or ways
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We assimilate knowledge less through our intellects than through our temperaments; and a young person can by no effort look through the eyes of an older.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
a human being
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading What woman in Lavarcham’s place could avoid treating her master’s later affairs without something of sentimentality creeping into the terms?
participate in games or sport
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
sentimentalitynounUS /ˌsentəmenˈtælɪti/
falsely emotional in a maudlin way
From this reading What woman in Lavarcham’s place could avoid treating her master’s later affairs without something of sentimentality creeping into the terms?
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading What woman in Lavarcham’s place could avoid treating her master’s later affairs without something of sentimentality creeping into the terms?
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
temperamentsnounUS /ˈtemprəmənts/
plural of “temperament” — your usual mood
From this reading We assimilate knowledge less through our intellects than through our temperaments; and a young person can by no effort look through the eyes of an older.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading What woman in Lavarcham’s place could avoid treating her master’s later affairs without something of sentimentality creeping into the terms?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We assimilate knowledge less through our intellects than through our temperaments; and a young person can by no effort look through the eyes of an older.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading What woman in Lavarcham’s place could avoid treating her master’s later affairs without something of sentimentality creeping into the terms?
trendnounUS /trend/
a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading Deirdre’s education in the art of the king continued, but it proceeded now somewhat obliquely to its former trend.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We assimilate knowledge less through our intellects than through our temperaments; and a young person can by no effort look through the eyes of an older.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What woman in Lavarcham’s place could avoid treating her master’s later affairs without something of sentimentality creeping into the terms?
a Caucasian
From this reading As Lavarcham detailed Maeve, Deirdre interpreted her, and at the close of the statement the judgement of each was so different, so opposed, that a third person might have marvelled at the tricks the understanding can play; for what was black to the one was not only white to the other, but it was crimson and purple and gold; and what was treachery to Lavarcham gleamed on Deirdre like a candid sunrise.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading What woman in Lavarcham’s place could avoid treating her master’s later affairs without something of sentimentality creeping into the terms?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading What woman in Lavarcham’s place could avoid treating her master’s later affairs without something of sentimentality creeping into the terms?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And what young girl could regard Maeve otherwise than as a heroine for having dared so shocking a scandal, and such a round of perils?
