used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Behold them accepted and answered now!
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
(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 In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Behold them accepted and answered now!
ardournoun
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
Ascalon
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From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
Ashtaroth
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From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
Baalnoun
any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
see with attention
From this reading Behold them accepted and answered now!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
drink-offerings
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From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
an old word for “before”
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
how
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From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
idiosyncrasynounUS /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪnkrəsiː/
a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
IshtarnounUS /ˈɪʃtɑːr/
Babylonian and Assyrian goddess of love and fertility and war; counterpart to the Phoenician Astarte
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
immediately past
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
LOTHadjectiveUS /lɑːθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
Merodachnoun
the chief Babylonian god; his consort was Sarpanitu
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
of an obscure nature
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
Nebonoun
Babylonian god of wisdom and agriculture and patron of scribes and schools
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
absolutely essential
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Behold them accepted and answered now!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
perceptionsnounUS /pərˈsepʃənz/
plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
Sarchedon
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From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Behold them accepted and answered now!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading In those long weary days since they parted, how many drink-offerings had she poured out, how many prayers had she offered to Baal, Nebo, Merodach, all the host of heaven, especially to Ashtaroth, Queen of Love and Light!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was indeed Ishtar whom Sarchedon had seen amongst the spectators of his entry into Ascalon, nor is it necessary to add that she had recognised him almost ere he passed through the gate.
belonging to which person
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her lover was in the same town with her; all the cunning she had practised to keep him at bay whose ardour she so loathed--her assumed fatigue, her feigned sickness, her feminine arts of defence--were to be rewarded at last.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading LOTH A lover's perceptions are not easily deceived; neither veil nor mantle can hide that subtle, mysterious idiosyncrasy which makes the one woman, while wholly distinct from the rest, a type and ideal of her sex.
