used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
adoringadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrɪŋ/
showing adoration
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was content to let the divine light of philosophy penetrate by its own power, and educe its own conclusions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She stopped in her walk, and motioned her father to begin a conversation with Philammon.
a youthful male person
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was content to let the divine light of philosophy penetrate by its own power, and educe its own conclusions.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading She was content to let the divine light of philosophy penetrate by its own power, and educe its own conclusions.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading She was content to let the divine light of philosophy penetrate by its own power, and educe its own conclusions.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She stopped in her walk, and motioned her father to begin a conversation with Philammon.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
greatly pleased
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
emanating from God
From this reading She was content to let the divine light of philosophy penetrate by its own power, and educe its own conclusions.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
educeverb
deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
From this reading She was content to let the divine light of philosophy penetrate by its own power, and educe its own conclusions.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
Hypatianoun
Greek philosopher and astronomer; she invented the astrolabe (370-415)
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She was content to let the divine light of philosophy penetrate by its own power, and educe its own conclusions.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She was content to let the divine light of philosophy penetrate by its own power, and educe its own conclusions.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She was content to let the divine light of philosophy penetrate by its own power, and educe its own conclusions.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
MathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading She stopped in her walk, and motioned her father to begin a conversation with Philammon.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was content to let the divine light of philosophy penetrate by its own power, and educe its own conclusions.
pardonablyadverb
in an excusable manner or to an excusable degree
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading She was content to let the divine light of philosophy penetrate by its own power, and educe its own conclusions.
Philammon
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From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading She was content to let the divine light of philosophy penetrate by its own power, and educe its own conclusions.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She was content to let the divine light of philosophy penetrate by its own power, and educe its own conclusions.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
reopensverbUS /riˈoʊpənz/
third-person singular of “reopen” — open again or anew
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
express in speech
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading She stopped in her walk, and motioned her father to begin a conversation with Philammon.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was content to let the divine light of philosophy penetrate by its own power, and educe its own conclusions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was content to let the divine light of philosophy penetrate by its own power, and educe its own conclusions.
precisely as stated
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading She stopped in her walk, and motioned her father to begin a conversation with Philammon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was content to let the divine light of philosophy penetrate by its own power, and educe its own conclusions.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hypatia had always avoided carefully discussing with Philammon any of those points on which she differed from his former faith.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Her father had introduced him, a few days before, to a new work of hers on Mathematics; and the delighted and adoring look with which the boy welcomed her, as he met her in the Museum Gardens, pardonably tempted her curiosity to inquire what miracles her own wisdom might have already worked.
but in spite of that
From this reading But one day, at the very time at which this history reopens, she was tempted to speak more openly to her pupil than she yet had done.
