Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

(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 He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading In plain English, she was playing with the man, though she guessed that he was not the kind of man who would allow himself to be played with very long.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

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

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

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

From this reading There are not many young women who could resist such a temptation under the circumstances, and small blame to them.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Margaret had done nothing to attract the Greek and was too unsophisticated to understand the nature of her involuntary influence over him.

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

From this reading In plain English, she was playing with the man, though she guessed that he was not the kind of man who would allow himself to be played with very long.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading There are not many young women who could resist such a temptation under the circumstances, and small blame to them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading There are not many young women who could resist such a temptation under the circumstances, and small blame to them.

difficult to analyze or understand

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

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

From this reading There are not many young women who could resist such a temptation under the circumstances, and small blame to them.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Margaret had done nothing to attract the Greek and was too unsophisticated to understand the nature of her involuntary influence over him.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

inspired with confidence

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

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 In plain English, she was playing with the man, though she guessed that he was not the kind of man who would allow himself to be played with very long.

extremely

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Margaret had done nothing to attract the Greek and was too unsophisticated to understand the nature of her involuntary influence over him.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading In plain English, she was playing with the man, though she guessed that he was not the kind of man who would allow himself to be played with very long.

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

From this reading Margaret had done nothing to attract the Greek and was too unsophisticated to understand the nature of her involuntary influence over him.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In plain English, she was playing with the man, though she guessed that he was not the kind of man who would allow himself to be played with very long.

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

From this reading Margaret had done nothing to attract the Greek and was too unsophisticated to understand the nature of her involuntary influence over him.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

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

From this reading In plain English, she was playing with the man, though she guessed that he was not the kind of man who would allow himself to be played with very long.

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

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

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

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Margaret had done nothing to attract the Greek and was too unsophisticated to understand the nature of her involuntary influence over him.

not subject to the control of the will

From this reading Margaret had done nothing to attract the Greek and was too unsophisticated to understand the nature of her involuntary influence over him.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading In plain English, she was playing with the man, though she guessed that he was not the kind of man who would allow himself to be played with very long.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

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From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In plain English, she was playing with the man, though she guessed that he was not the kind of man who would allow himself to be played with very long.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In plain English, she was playing with the man, though she guessed that he was not the kind of man who would allow himself to be played with very long.

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 There are not many young women who could resist such a temptation under the circumstances, and small blame to them.

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From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

the force of workers available

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Margaret had done nothing to attract the Greek and was too unsophisticated to understand the nature of her involuntary influence over him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Margaret had done nothing to attract the Greek and was too unsophisticated to understand the nature of her involuntary influence over him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

above and across; more than

From this reading Margaret had done nothing to attract the Greek and was too unsophisticated to understand the nature of her involuntary influence over him.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading In plain English, she was playing with the man, though she guessed that he was not the kind of man who would allow himself to be played with very long.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading In plain English, she was playing with the man, though she guessed that he was not the kind of man who would allow himself to be played with very long.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading In plain English, she was playing with the man, though she guessed that he was not the kind of man who would allow himself to be played with very long.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

on the contrary

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading There are not many young women who could resist such a temptation under the circumstances, and small blame to them.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

possessing material wealth

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

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

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There are not many young women who could resist such a temptation under the circumstances, and small blame to them.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading There are not many young women who could resist such a temptation under the circumstances, and small blame to them.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

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

From this reading In plain English, she was playing with the man, though she guessed that he was not the kind of man who would allow himself to be played with very long.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There are not many young women who could resist such a temptation under the circumstances, and small blame to them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are not many young women who could resist such a temptation under the circumstances, and small blame to them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In plain English, she was playing with the man, though she guessed that he was not the kind of man who would allow himself to be played with very long.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

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

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Margaret had done nothing to attract the Greek and was too unsophisticated to understand the nature of her involuntary influence over him.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading There are not many young women who could resist such a temptation under the circumstances, and small blame to them.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Margaret had done nothing to attract the Greek and was too unsophisticated to understand the nature of her involuntary influence over him.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

not wise in the ways of the world

From this reading Margaret had done nothing to attract the Greek and was too unsophisticated to understand the nature of her involuntary influence over him.

precisely as stated

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading He was still young, he was unlike other men and he was enormously rich; a little familiarity with him had taught her that there was nothing vulgar about him below the surface, and he treated her with all the respect she could exact when she chose to put herself in his power.

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

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

at the time that

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

which person or people

From this reading In plain English, she was playing with the man, though she guessed that he was not the kind of man who would allow himself to be played with very long.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In plain English, she was playing with the man, though she guessed that he was not the kind of man who would allow himself to be played with very long.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading There are not many young women who could resist such a temptation under the circumstances, and small blame to them.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In plain English, she was playing with the man, though she guessed that he was not the kind of man who would allow himself to be played with very long.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading Margaret knew by this time that Logotheti was really very much in love; she was equally sure that she was not, and that when she encouraged him she was yielding to a rather complicated temptation that presented elements of amusement and of mild danger.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading There are not many young women who could resist such a temptation under the circumstances, and small blame to them.