used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
ACCURSEDadjectiveUS /ˌæˈkɜːrst/
under a curse
From this reading THE ACCURSED FIELD.
actor'snounUS /ˈæktərz/
possessive form of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading No notice was taken by Domitian of the presence in the palace of the murdered actor’s widow.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She marvelled at what she saw, but it was to her an unattainable condition.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She marvelled at what she saw, but it was to her an unattainable condition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No notice was taken by Domitian of the presence in the palace of the murdered actor’s widow.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
a state at a particular time
From this reading She marvelled at what she saw, but it was to her an unattainable condition.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
Domitia
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From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
Domitiannoun
Emperor of Rome; son of Vespasian who succeeded his brother Titus; instigated a reign of terror and was assassinated as a tyrant (51-96)
From this reading No notice was taken by Domitian of the presence in the palace of the murdered actor’s widow.
at any time
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading THE ACCURSED FIELD.
set up or found
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
harboredverbUS /ˈhɑːrbərd/
past form of “harbor” — maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She marvelled at what she saw, but it was to her an unattainable condition.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No notice was taken by Domitian of the presence in the palace of the murdered actor’s widow.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
marvelledverbUS /mɑːrˈveld/
inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading She marvelled at what she saw, but it was to her an unattainable condition.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading No notice was taken by Domitian of the presence in the palace of the murdered actor’s widow.
not any; not one
From this reading No notice was taken by Domitian of the presence in the palace of the murdered actor’s widow.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading No notice was taken by Domitian of the presence in the palace of the murdered actor’s widow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No notice was taken by Domitian of the presence in the palace of the murdered actor’s widow.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading No notice was taken by Domitian of the presence in the palace of the murdered actor’s widow.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading No notice was taken by Domitian of the presence in the palace of the murdered actor’s widow.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
resentmentsnounUS /rɪˈzentmənts/
plural of “resentment” — a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
cut with a saw
From this reading She marvelled at what she saw, but it was to her an unattainable condition.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She marvelled at what she saw, but it was to her an unattainable condition.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading No notice was taken by Domitian of the presence in the palace of the murdered actor’s widow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ACCURSED FIELD.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
unattainableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/
impossible to achieve
From this reading She marvelled at what she saw, but it was to her an unattainable condition.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No notice was taken by Domitian of the presence in the palace of the murdered actor’s widow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She marvelled at what she saw, but it was to her an unattainable condition.
which person or people
From this reading Domitia found an interest and a delight in the society of the paralyzed woman, so simple in mind, gentle in thought, always cheerful, ever serene, who lived in an atmosphere of love and harbored no resentments.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading No notice was taken by Domitian of the presence in the palace of the murdered actor’s widow.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It concerned him in no way, and he allowed the unfortunate woman to remain there, under the care of his wife, and without making any protest.
