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Chapter VII
VENUS AND HER SON. Idalia was the baptismal name of the Lady of Madocsany; her other name was Venus. This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country. With this name at her baptism, a fatal ban was pronounced upon her. The Lady did not know that she had inherited not only the beauty of the goddess, but also her nature too.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The Lady did not know that she had inherited not only the beauty of the goddess, but also her nature too.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Idalia was the baptismal name of the Lady of Madocsany; her other name was Venus.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “With this name at her baptism, a fatal ban was pronounced upon her.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With this name at her baptism, a fatal ban was pronounced upon her.
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From this reading The Lady did not know that she had inherited not only the beauty of the goddess, but also her nature too.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VENUS AND HER SON.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.
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From this reading With this name at her baptism, a fatal ban was pronounced upon her.
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From this reading With this name at her baptism, a fatal ban was pronounced upon her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Idalia was the baptismal name of the Lady of Madocsany; her other name was Venus.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Lady did not know that she had inherited not only the beauty of the goddess, but also her nature too.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Lady did not know that she had inherited not only the beauty of the goddess, but also her nature too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Lady did not know that she had inherited not only the beauty of the goddess, but also her nature too.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With this name at her baptism, a fatal ban was pronounced upon her.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Lady did not know that she had inherited not only the beauty of the goddess, but also her nature too.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Lady did not know that she had inherited not only the beauty of the goddess, but also her nature too.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading VENUS AND HER SON.
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From this reading Idalia was the baptismal name of the Lady of Madocsany; her other name was Venus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.
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From this reading The Lady did not know that she had inherited not only the beauty of the goddess, but also her nature too.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Lady did not know that she had inherited not only the beauty of the goddess, but also her nature too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Idalia was the baptismal name of the Lady of Madocsany; her other name was Venus.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Idalia was the baptismal name of the Lady of Madocsany; her other name was Venus.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Idalia was the baptismal name of the Lady of Madocsany; her other name was Venus.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Lady did not know that she had inherited not only the beauty of the goddess, but also her nature too.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Lady did not know that she had inherited not only the beauty of the goddess, but also her nature too.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Idalia was the baptismal name of the Lady of Madocsany; her other name was Venus.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Lady did not know that she had inherited not only the beauty of the goddess, but also her nature too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Idalia was the baptismal name of the Lady of Madocsany; her other name was Venus.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With this name at her baptism, a fatal ban was pronounced upon her.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Lady did not know that she had inherited not only the beauty of the goddess, but also her nature too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VENUS AND HER SON.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Lady did not know that she had inherited not only the beauty of the goddess, but also her nature too.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Idalia was the baptismal name of the Lady of Madocsany; her other name was Venus.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This name is often found in calendars even at the present day, and was quite customary in this part of the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Lady did not know that she had inherited not only the beauty of the goddess, but also her nature too.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With this name at her baptism, a fatal ban was pronounced upon her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VENUS AND HER SON.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Idalia was the baptismal name of the Lady of Madocsany; her other name was Venus.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With this name at her baptism, a fatal ban was pronounced upon her.
