Chapter XXXV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading She was agitated like a ship cast in the way where two seas meet.

under a curse

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading She was agitated like a ship cast in the way where two seas meet.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading DAYBREAK The meeting with Chios and the Christian in the cave of the Ephesian sorceress had worked on the mind of the priestess.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Two great tides were bearing on her, which should carry her on its bosom.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before her rose the great Temple, glistening white in the sunlight, rearing its majestic pillars skywards, throwing shadows to the west.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Two great tides were bearing on her, which should carry her on its bosom.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Two great tides were bearing on her, which should carry her on its bosom.

put or send forth

From this reading She was agitated like a ship cast in the way where two seas meet.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading DAYBREAK The meeting with Chios and the Christian in the cave of the Ephesian sorceress had worked on the mind of the priestess.

an island in the Aegean Sea off the west coast of Turkey; belongs to Greece

From this reading DAYBREAK The meeting with Chios and the Christian in the cave of the Ephesian sorceress had worked on the mind of the priestess.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading DAYBREAK The meeting with Chios and the Christian in the cave of the Ephesian sorceress had worked on the mind of the priestess.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

the first light of day

From this reading DAYBREAK The meeting with Chios and the Christian in the cave of the Ephesian sorceress had worked on the mind of the priestess.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

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From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

a resident of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus

From this reading DAYBREAK The meeting with Chios and the Christian in the cave of the Ephesian sorceress had worked on the mind of the priestess.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

reflecting light

From this reading Before her rose the great Temple, glistening white in the sunlight, rearing its majestic pillars skywards, throwing shadows to the west.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

a female deity

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Two great tides were bearing on her, which should carry her on its bosom.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading DAYBREAK The meeting with Chios and the Christian in the cave of the Ephesian sorceress had worked on the mind of the priestess.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

(Greek mythology) Greek goddess of fertility who later became associated with Persephone as goddess of the underworld and protector of witches

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Two great tides were bearing on her, which should carry her on its bosom.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading DAYBREAK The meeting with Chios and the Christian in the cave of the Ephesian sorceress had worked on the mind of the priestess.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Two great tides were bearing on her, which should carry her on its bosom.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She was agitated like a ship cast in the way where two seas meet.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading Before her rose the great Temple, glistening white in the sunlight, rearing its majestic pillars skywards, throwing shadows to the west.

come together

From this reading She was agitated like a ship cast in the way where two seas meet.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading DAYBREAK The meeting with Chios and the Christian in the cave of the Ephesian sorceress had worked on the mind of the priestess.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading DAYBREAK The meeting with Chios and the Christian in the cave of the Ephesian sorceress had worked on the mind of the priestess.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DAYBREAK The meeting with Chios and the Christian in the cave of the Ephesian sorceress had worked on the mind of the priestess.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DAYBREAK The meeting with Chios and the Christian in the cave of the Ephesian sorceress had worked on the mind of the priestess.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

past form of “permeate” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Before her rose the great Temple, glistening white in the sunlight, rearing its majestic pillars skywards, throwing shadows to the west.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

a woman priest

From this reading DAYBREAK The meeting with Chios and the Christian in the cave of the Ephesian sorceress had worked on the mind of the priestess.

the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child

From this reading Before her rose the great Temple, glistening white in the sunlight, rearing its majestic pillars skywards, throwing shadows to the west.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Before her rose the great Temple, glistening white in the sunlight, rearing its majestic pillars skywards, throwing shadows to the west.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading She was agitated like a ship cast in the way where two seas meet.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Before her rose the great Temple, glistening white in the sunlight, rearing its majestic pillars skywards, throwing shadows to the west.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was agitated like a ship cast in the way where two seas meet.

transport commercially

From this reading She was agitated like a ship cast in the way where two seas meet.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Two great tides were bearing on her, which should carry her on its bosom.

toward the sky

From this reading Before her rose the great Temple, glistening white in the sunlight, rearing its majestic pillars skywards, throwing shadows to the west.

a woman sorcerer

From this reading DAYBREAK The meeting with Chios and the Christian in the cave of the Ephesian sorceress had worked on the mind of the priestess.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Before her rose the great Temple, glistening white in the sunlight, rearing its majestic pillars skywards, throwing shadows to the west.

plural of “teaching” — the profession of a teacher

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Before her rose the great Temple, glistening white in the sunlight, rearing its majestic pillars skywards, throwing shadows to the west.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading DAYBREAK The meeting with Chios and the Christian in the cave of the Ephesian sorceress had worked on the mind of the priestess.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Before her rose the great Temple, glistening white in the sunlight, rearing its majestic pillars skywards, throwing shadows to the west.

plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading Two great tides were bearing on her, which should carry her on its bosom.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading On the one hand, she had the traditions of the goddess, like a mighty river coursing down the ages, backed by a power which could command the living and the dead; on the other, she had presented to her a God of love, and the teachings which brought her dead mother to the Christ of God, permeated the soul of her lover, and gave peace to Endora, the accursed of Hecate.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She was agitated like a ship cast in the way where two seas meet.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She was agitated like a ship cast in the way where two seas meet.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She was agitated like a ship cast in the way where two seas meet.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Two great tides were bearing on her, which should carry her on its bosom.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Before her rose the great Temple, glistening white in the sunlight, rearing its majestic pillars skywards, throwing shadows to the west.

in or at the place that

From this reading She was agitated like a ship cast in the way where two seas meet.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Two great tides were bearing on her, which should carry her on its bosom.

a Caucasian

From this reading Before her rose the great Temple, glistening white in the sunlight, rearing its majestic pillars skywards, throwing shadows to the west.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DAYBREAK The meeting with Chios and the Christian in the cave of the Ephesian sorceress had worked on the mind of the priestess.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading DAYBREAK The meeting with Chios and the Christian in the cave of the Ephesian sorceress had worked on the mind of the priestess.