used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the first time for years Elissa was able to enjoy a space of peace of mind and body.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading For the first time for years Elissa was able to enjoy a space of peace of mind and body.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Let the circumstances of life be good or bad, while they are hanging in the balance there is ever anxiety, agitation, impatience, to distress the mind.
(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 For now all suspense was over, she had resolved upon her future course; and, as Polybius has said, there is naught so terrible as suspense.
ambassadorialadjectiveUS /æmˌbæsəˈdɔːriəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of ambassadors
From this reading Lying back upon her cushions, beneath the awnings on the deck of the stately ambassadorial quinquereme, she was at length at rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the first time for years Elissa was able to enjoy a space of peace of mind and body.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Let the circumstances of life be good or bad, while they are hanging in the balance there is ever anxiety, agitation, impatience, to distress the mind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Let the circumstances of life be good or bad, while they are hanging in the balance there is ever anxiety, agitation, impatience, to distress the mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For now all suspense was over, she had resolved upon her future course; and, as Polybius has said, there is naught so terrible as suspense.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lying back upon her cushions, beneath the awnings on the deck of the stately ambassadorial quinquereme, she was at length at rest.
awnings
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From this reading Lying back upon her cushions, beneath the awnings on the deck of the stately ambassadorial quinquereme, she was at length at rest.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Lying back upon her cushions, beneath the awnings on the deck of the stately ambassadorial quinquereme, she was at length at rest.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Let the circumstances of life be good or bad, while they are hanging in the balance there is ever anxiety, agitation, impatience, to distress the mind.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Let the circumstances of life be good or bad, while they are hanging in the balance there is ever anxiety, agitation, impatience, to distress the mind.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let the circumstances of life be good or bad, while they are hanging in the balance there is ever anxiety, agitation, impatience, to distress the mind.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Lying back upon her cushions, beneath the awnings on the deck of the stately ambassadorial quinquereme, she was at length at rest.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading For the first time for years Elissa was able to enjoy a space of peace of mind and body.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Let the circumstances of life be good or bad, while they are hanging in the balance there is ever anxiety, agitation, impatience, to distress the mind.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading For now all suspense was over, she had resolved upon her future course; and, as Polybius has said, there is naught so terrible as suspense.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Lying back upon her cushions, beneath the awnings on the deck of the stately ambassadorial quinquereme, she was at length at rest.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Lying back upon her cushions, beneath the awnings on the deck of the stately ambassadorial quinquereme, she was at length at rest.
psychological suffering
From this reading Let the circumstances of life be good or bad, while they are hanging in the balance there is ever anxiety, agitation, impatience, to distress the mind.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
Elissa
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From this reading For the first time for years Elissa was able to enjoy a space of peace of mind and body.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading For the first time for years Elissa was able to enjoy a space of peace of mind and body.
at any time
From this reading Let the circumstances of life be good or bad, while they are hanging in the balance there is ever anxiety, agitation, impatience, to distress the mind.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time for years Elissa was able to enjoy a space of peace of mind and body.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time for years Elissa was able to enjoy a space of peace of mind and body.
yet to be or coming
From this reading For now all suspense was over, she had resolved upon her future course; and, as Polybius has said, there is naught so terrible as suspense.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Let the circumstances of life be good or bad, while they are hanging in the balance there is ever anxiety, agitation, impatience, to distress the mind.
grass-clad
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From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For now all suspense was over, she had resolved upon her future course; and, as Polybius has said, there is naught so terrible as suspense.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Let the circumstances of life be good or bad, while they are hanging in the balance there is ever anxiety, agitation, impatience, to distress the mind.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For now all suspense was over, she had resolved upon her future course; and, as Polybius has said, there is naught so terrible as suspense.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lying back upon her cushions, beneath the awnings on the deck of the stately ambassadorial quinquereme, she was at length at rest.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Let the circumstances of life be good or bad, while they are hanging in the balance there is ever anxiety, agitation, impatience, to distress the mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For now all suspense was over, she had resolved upon her future course; and, as Polybius has said, there is naught so terrible as suspense.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Lying back upon her cushions, beneath the awnings on the deck of the stately ambassadorial quinquereme, she was at length at rest.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let the circumstances of life be good or bad, while they are hanging in the balance there is ever anxiety, agitation, impatience, to distress the mind.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Let the circumstances of life be good or bad, while they are hanging in the balance there is ever anxiety, agitation, impatience, to distress the mind.
LulledverbUS /lʌld/
past form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Lying back upon her cushions, beneath the awnings on the deck of the stately ambassadorial quinquereme, she was at length at rest.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For the first time for years Elissa was able to enjoy a space of peace of mind and body.
in motion
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading For now all suspense was over, she had resolved upon her future course; and, as Polybius has said, there is naught so terrible as suspense.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For now all suspense was over, she had resolved upon her future course; and, as Polybius has said, there is naught so terrible as suspense.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the first time for years Elissa was able to enjoy a space of peace of mind and body.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lying back upon her cushions, beneath the awnings on the deck of the stately ambassadorial quinquereme, she was at length at rest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Let the circumstances of life be good or bad, while they are hanging in the balance there is ever anxiety, agitation, impatience, to distress the mind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For now all suspense was over, she had resolved upon her future course; and, as Polybius has said, there is naught so terrible as suspense.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading For the first time for years Elissa was able to enjoy a space of peace of mind and body.
Polybius
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From this reading For now all suspense was over, she had resolved upon her future course; and, as Polybius has said, there is naught so terrible as suspense.
quinquereme
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From this reading Lying back upon her cushions, beneath the awnings on the deck of the stately ambassadorial quinquereme, she was at length at rest.
on the contrary
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
red-cliffed
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From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
determined
From this reading For now all suspense was over, she had resolved upon her future course; and, as Polybius has said, there is naught so terrible as suspense.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Lying back upon her cushions, beneath the awnings on the deck of the stately ambassadorial quinquereme, she was at length at rest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For now all suspense was over, she had resolved upon her future course; and, as Polybius has said, there is naught so terrible as suspense.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lying back upon her cushions, beneath the awnings on the deck of the stately ambassadorial quinquereme, she was at length at rest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For now all suspense was over, she had resolved upon her future course; and, as Polybius has said, there is naught so terrible as suspense.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading For the first time for years Elissa was able to enjoy a space of peace of mind and body.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Lying back upon her cushions, beneath the awnings on the deck of the stately ambassadorial quinquereme, she was at length at rest.
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading For now all suspense was over, she had resolved upon her future course; and, as Polybius has said, there is naught so terrible as suspense.
swishing
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From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading For now all suspense was over, she had resolved upon her future course; and, as Polybius has said, there is naught so terrible as suspense.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the first time for years Elissa was able to enjoy a space of peace of mind and body.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For now all suspense was over, she had resolved upon her future course; and, as Polybius has said, there is naught so terrible as suspense.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let the circumstances of life be good or bad, while they are hanging in the balance there is ever anxiety, agitation, impatience, to distress the mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time for years Elissa was able to enjoy a space of peace of mind and body.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the first time for years Elissa was able to enjoy a space of peace of mind and body.
unisonnounUS /ˈjuːnəsən/
corresponding exactly
From this reading Lulled rather than disturbed by the swishing sound of the five banks of oars moving in absolute unison, she gazed out languidly at the successive red-cliffed and grass-clad islands of Greece and felt happy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lying back upon her cushions, beneath the awnings on the deck of the stately ambassadorial quinquereme, she was at length at rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the first time for years Elissa was able to enjoy a space of peace of mind and body.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Let the circumstances of life be good or bad, while they are hanging in the balance there is ever anxiety, agitation, impatience, to distress the mind.
a late time of life
From this reading For the first time for years Elissa was able to enjoy a space of peace of mind and body.
