used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He drew himself up, and his face resumed its usual expression of supercilious indifference.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/
past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading He believed, that the happy result was obviously to be ascribed to this fortunate coincidence, and this doubled his good opinion of his own judgment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He believed, that the happy result was obviously to be ascribed to this fortunate coincidence, and this doubled his good opinion of his own judgment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed, that the happy result was obviously to be ascribed to this fortunate coincidence, and this doubled his good opinion of his own judgment.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading He believed, that the happy result was obviously to be ascribed to this fortunate coincidence, and this doubled his good opinion of his own judgment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
divans
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From this reading His glance lingered with supreme satisfaction on the magnificent room, the statue of Venus, the little Eros and the purple pillows on the divans.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading He believed, that the happy result was obviously to be ascribed to this fortunate coincidence, and this doubled his good opinion of his own judgment.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew himself up, and his face resumed its usual expression of supercilious indifference.
elasticitynounUS /ˌiːlæˈstɪsəti/
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
ErosnounUS /ˈɪrɑːs/
(Greek mythology) god of love; son of Aphrodite; identified with Roman Cupid
From this reading His glance lingered with supreme satisfaction on the magnificent room, the statue of Venus, the little Eros and the purple pillows on the divans.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He drew himself up, and his face resumed its usual expression of supercilious indifference.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He drew himself up, and his face resumed its usual expression of supercilious indifference.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading He believed, that the happy result was obviously to be ascribed to this fortunate coincidence, and this doubled his good opinion of his own judgment.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His glance lingered with supreme satisfaction on the magnificent room, the statue of Venus, the little Eros and the purple pillows on the divans.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He believed, that the happy result was obviously to be ascribed to this fortunate coincidence, and this doubled his good opinion of his own judgment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He believed, that the happy result was obviously to be ascribed to this fortunate coincidence, and this doubled his good opinion of his own judgment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He drew himself up, and his face resumed its usual expression of supercilious indifference.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading He drew himself up, and his face resumed its usual expression of supercilious indifference.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He drew himself up, and his face resumed its usual expression of supercilious indifference.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading He believed, that the happy result was obviously to be ascribed to this fortunate coincidence, and this doubled his good opinion of his own judgment.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading His glance lingered with supreme satisfaction on the magnificent room, the statue of Venus, the little Eros and the purple pillows on the divans.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His glance lingered with supreme satisfaction on the magnificent room, the statue of Venus, the little Eros and the purple pillows on the divans.
long-cherished
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From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading His glance lingered with supreme satisfaction on the magnificent room, the statue of Venus, the little Eros and the purple pillows on the divans.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
a particular point in time
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He believed, that the happy result was obviously to be ascribed to this fortunate coincidence, and this doubled his good opinion of his own judgment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He drew himself up, and his face resumed its usual expression of supercilious indifference.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His glance lingered with supreme satisfaction on the magnificent room, the statue of Venus, the little Eros and the purple pillows on the divans.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He believed, that the happy result was obviously to be ascribed to this fortunate coincidence, and this doubled his good opinion of his own judgment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He believed, that the happy result was obviously to be ascribed to this fortunate coincidence, and this doubled his good opinion of his own judgment.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading His glance lingered with supreme satisfaction on the magnificent room, the statue of Venus, the little Eros and the purple pillows on the divans.
Polycharma
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From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading His glance lingered with supreme satisfaction on the magnificent room, the statue of Venus, the little Eros and the purple pillows on the divans.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He believed, that the happy result was obviously to be ascribed to this fortunate coincidence, and this doubled his good opinion of his own judgment.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading He drew himself up, and his face resumed its usual expression of supercilious indifference.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His glance lingered with supreme satisfaction on the magnificent room, the statue of Venus, the little Eros and the purple pillows on the divans.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading His glance lingered with supreme satisfaction on the magnificent room, the statue of Venus, the little Eros and the purple pillows on the divans.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading His glance lingered with supreme satisfaction on the magnificent room, the statue of Venus, the little Eros and the purple pillows on the divans.
Stephanus
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From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
superciliousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading He drew himself up, and his face resumed its usual expression of supercilious indifference.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading His glance lingered with supreme satisfaction on the magnificent room, the statue of Venus, the little Eros and the purple pillows on the divans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He believed, that the happy result was obviously to be ascribed to this fortunate coincidence, and this doubled his good opinion of his own judgment.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He drew himself up, and his face resumed its usual expression of supercilious indifference.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He drew himself up, and his face resumed its usual expression of supercilious indifference.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading His glance lingered with supreme satisfaction on the magnificent room, the statue of Venus, the little Eros and the purple pillows on the divans.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
at the time that
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
in or at the place that
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before Stephanus went through to the anteroom, where Polycharma was waiting with the other slaves, he paused a moment to recover his breath.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He now could measure with calmer blood the extent of his success; that which, a few minutes since, had deprived him of his senses, now filled his spirit with elasticity, and he told himself that he had selected, with infinite psychological insight, the moment for realizing his long-cherished purpose--the moment in fact, when her first meeting with her husband had shaken the proud woman’s nature to the foundations.
