used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
adjoined
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From this reading Sensel conducted the newcomers to rooms that adjoined, and received their most grateful looks, though he shook his head as if to disclaim thanks.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading In this building, they ate and slept.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
comradeshipnoun
the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Sensel conducted the newcomers to rooms that adjoined, and received their most grateful looks, though he shook his head as if to disclaim thanks.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading They were virtually as cut off from each other as from their friends without.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
disclaimverbUS /dɪˈskleɪm/
renounce a legal claim or title to
From this reading Sensel conducted the newcomers to rooms that adjoined, and received their most grateful looks, though he shook his head as if to disclaim thanks.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They were virtually as cut off from each other as from their friends without.
ElectranounUS /ɪˈlektrə/
(Greek mythology) the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; persuaded her brother (Orestes) to avenge Agamemnon's death by helping her to kill Clytemnestra and her lover
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They were virtually as cut off from each other as from their friends without.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Sensel conducted the newcomers to rooms that adjoined, and received their most grateful looks, though he shook his head as if to disclaim thanks.
handmaids
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From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sensel conducted the newcomers to rooms that adjoined, and received their most grateful looks, though he shook his head as if to disclaim thanks.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Sensel conducted the newcomers to rooms that adjoined, and received their most grateful looks, though he shook his head as if to disclaim thanks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sensel conducted the newcomers to rooms that adjoined, and received their most grateful looks, though he shook his head as if to disclaim thanks.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sensel conducted the newcomers to rooms that adjoined, and received their most grateful looks, though he shook his head as if to disclaim thanks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this building, they ate and slept.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Sensel conducted the newcomers to rooms that adjoined, and received their most grateful looks, though he shook his head as if to disclaim thanks.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Sensel conducted the newcomers to rooms that adjoined, and received their most grateful looks, though he shook his head as if to disclaim thanks.
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading Sensel conducted the newcomers to rooms that adjoined, and received their most grateful looks, though he shook his head as if to disclaim thanks.
not any; not one
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
not one, and not any
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were virtually as cut off from each other as from their friends without.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were virtually as cut off from each other as from their friends without.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Sensel conducted the newcomers to rooms that adjoined, and received their most grateful looks, though he shook his head as if to disclaim thanks.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Sensel conducted the newcomers to rooms that adjoined, and received their most grateful looks, though he shook his head as if to disclaim thanks.
Sensel
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From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Sensel conducted the newcomers to rooms that adjoined, and received their most grateful looks, though he shook his head as if to disclaim thanks.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading In this building, they ate and slept.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Sensel conducted the newcomers to rooms that adjoined, and received their most grateful looks, though he shook his head as if to disclaim thanks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sensel conducted the newcomers to rooms that adjoined, and received their most grateful looks, though he shook his head as if to disclaim thanks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In this building, they ate and slept.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this building, they ate and slept.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sensel conducted the newcomers to rooms that adjoined, and received their most grateful looks, though he shook his head as if to disclaim thanks.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/
in essence or effect but not in fact
From this reading They were virtually as cut off from each other as from their friends without.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were virtually as cut off from each other as from their friends without.
at the time that
From this reading As to recreation, there was time for none, rest being their one desire when relieved from duty; and thus there was no comradeship among them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They were virtually as cut off from each other as from their friends without.
Æole
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From this reading Æole and Electra followed the quivering Sensel into the passage, thence to its end, and through a door leading into a court about which was ranged the building allotted to the handmaids.
