used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
(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 It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
in addition
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
atonementnounUS /əˈtoʊnmənt/
compensation for a wrong
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
balsamine
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From this reading The grain of snow, the micaceous brilliancy of Parian marble, the sparkling pulp of balsamine flowers, would render but a feeble idea of the ideal substance whereof.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The grain of snow, the micaceous brilliancy of Parian marble, the sparkling pulp of balsamine flowers, would render but a feeble idea of the ideal substance whereof.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The grain of snow, the micaceous brilliancy of Parian marble, the sparkling pulp of balsamine flowers, would render but a feeble idea of the ideal substance whereof.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
not accessible to view
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
conjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
exhaustverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːst/
wear out completely
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
experimentaladjectiveUS /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl/
relating to or based on experiment
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Nyssia was really far superior to her reputation, great as it was.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading The grain of snow, the micaceous brilliancy of Parian marble, the sparkling pulp of balsamine flowers, would render but a feeble idea of the ideal substance whereof.
flammeum
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From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The grain of snow, the micaceous brilliancy of Parian marble, the sparkling pulp of balsamine flowers, would render but a feeble idea of the ideal substance whereof.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
yet to be or coming
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading The grain of snow, the micaceous brilliancy of Parian marble, the sparkling pulp of balsamine flowers, would render but a feeble idea of the ideal substance whereof.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Nyssia was really far superior to her reputation, great as it was.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nyssia was really far superior to her reputation, great as it was.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The grain of snow, the micaceous brilliancy of Parian marble, the sparkling pulp of balsamine flowers, would render but a feeble idea of the ideal substance whereof.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading The grain of snow, the micaceous brilliancy of Parian marble, the sparkling pulp of balsamine flowers, would render but a feeble idea of the ideal substance whereof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nyssia was really far superior to her reputation, great as it was.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
engage in
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading The grain of snow, the micaceous brilliancy of Parian marble, the sparkling pulp of balsamine flowers, would render but a feeble idea of the ideal substance whereof.
marvelsnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
micaceousadjective
hydrous silicates of or relating to or resembling mica
From this reading The grain of snow, the micaceous brilliancy of Parian marble, the sparkling pulp of balsamine flowers, would render but a feeble idea of the ideal substance whereof.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
Nyssia
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From this reading Nyssia was really far superior to her reputation, great as it was.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
Parian
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From this reading The grain of snow, the micaceous brilliancy of Parian marble, the sparkling pulp of balsamine flowers, would render but a feeble idea of the ideal substance whereof.
plasticadjectiveUS /ˈplæstɪk/
capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
pulpnounUS /pʌlp/
any soft or soggy mass
From this reading The grain of snow, the micaceous brilliancy of Parian marble, the sparkling pulp of balsamine flowers, would render but a feeble idea of the ideal substance whereof.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Nyssia was really far superior to her reputation, great as it was.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading The grain of snow, the micaceous brilliancy of Parian marble, the sparkling pulp of balsamine flowers, would render but a feeble idea of the ideal substance whereof.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Nyssia was really far superior to her reputation, great as it was.
determined
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
saffron-coloured
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From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
Sardians
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From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
sculptorsnounUS /ˈskʌlptərz/
plural of “sculptor” — an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The grain of snow, the micaceous brilliancy of Parian marble, the sparkling pulp of balsamine flowers, would render but a feeble idea of the ideal substance whereof.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading The grain of snow, the micaceous brilliancy of Parian marble, the sparkling pulp of balsamine flowers, would render but a feeble idea of the ideal substance whereof.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
not in physical motion
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading The grain of snow, the micaceous brilliancy of Parian marble, the sparkling pulp of balsamine flowers, would render but a feeble idea of the ideal substance whereof.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Nyssia was really far superior to her reputation, great as it was.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading It seemed as though Nature in creating her had resolved to exhaust her utmost powers, and thus make atonement for all former experimental attempts and fruitless essays.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nyssia was really far superior to her reputation, great as it was.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
whereof
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From this reading The grain of snow, the micaceous brilliancy of Parian marble, the sparkling pulp of balsamine flowers, would render but a feeble idea of the ideal substance whereof.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
which person or people
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One would have said that, moved by jealousy of the future marvels of the Greek sculptors, she also had resolved to model a statue herself, and to prove that she was still sovereign mistress in the plastic art.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In our character of poet we have the right to lift the saffron-coloured _flammeum_ which concealed the young bride, being more fortunate in this wise than the Sardians, who after a whole day’s waiting were obliged to return to their houses, and were left, as before, to their own conjectures.
