adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not long after Porphyrius and the philosopher had retired to a private room Herse returned with Dada.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Not long after Porphyrius and the philosopher had retired to a private room Herse returned with Dada.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading Herse, too, looked agitated, her face was red and she dragged little Papias, whose hand she held, rather roughly at her heels.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not long after Porphyrius and the philosopher had retired to a private room Herse returned with Dada.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Herse, too, looked agitated, her face was red and she dragged little Papias, whose hand she held, rather roughly at her heels.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
bidverbUS /bɪd/
propose a payment
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
DadanounUS /ˈdɑːdɑː/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Not long after Porphyrius and the philosopher had retired to a private room Herse returned with Dada.
Damia
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From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
draggedverbUS /dræɡd/
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Herse, too, looked agitated, her face was red and she dragged little Papias, whose hand she held, rather roughly at her heels.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
enjoinedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “enjoin” — issue an injunction
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Herse, too, looked agitated, her face was red and she dragged little Papias, whose hand she held, rather roughly at her heels.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
foster-mothernoun
a woman who is a foster parent and raises another's child
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
Gorgo's
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From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not long after Porphyrius and the philosopher had retired to a private room Herse returned with Dada.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Herse, too, looked agitated, her face was red and she dragged little Papias, whose hand she held, rather roughly at her heels.
heelsnounUS /hiːlz/
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Herse, too, looked agitated, her face was red and she dragged little Papias, whose hand she held, rather roughly at her heels.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Herse, too, looked agitated, her face was red and she dragged little Papias, whose hand she held, rather roughly at her heels.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
Herse
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From this reading Not long after Porphyrius and the philosopher had retired to a private room Herse returned with Dada.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
intimatesnounUS /ˈɪntəməts/
plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
kissnounUS /kɪs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Herse, too, looked agitated, her face was red and she dragged little Papias, whose hand she held, rather roughly at her heels.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 Not long after Porphyrius and the philosopher had retired to a private room Herse returned with Dada.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Herse, too, looked agitated, her face was red and she dragged little Papias, whose hand she held, rather roughly at her heels.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
mannerlyadjective
socially correct in behavior
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not long after Porphyrius and the philosopher had retired to a private room Herse returned with Dada.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
Papias
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From this reading Herse, too, looked agitated, her face was red and she dragged little Papias, whose hand she held, rather roughly at her heels.
patronsnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənz/
plural of “patron” — a regular customer
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Not long after Porphyrius and the philosopher had retired to a private room Herse returned with Dada.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
Porphyrius
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From this reading Not long after Porphyrius and the philosopher had retired to a private room Herse returned with Dada.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Not long after Porphyrius and the philosopher had retired to a private room Herse returned with Dada.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Herse, too, looked agitated, her face was red and she dragged little Papias, whose hand she held, rather roughly at her heels.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Herse, too, looked agitated, her face was red and she dragged little Papias, whose hand she held, rather roughly at her heels.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Not long after Porphyrius and the philosopher had retired to a private room Herse returned with Dada.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Not long after Porphyrius and the philosopher had retired to a private room Herse returned with Dada.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Not long after Porphyrius and the philosopher had retired to a private room Herse returned with Dada.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading Herse, too, looked agitated, her face was red and she dragged little Papias, whose hand she held, rather roughly at her heels.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
spangledadjectiveUS /ˈspæŋɡəld/
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
stoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not long after Porphyrius and the philosopher had retired to a private room Herse returned with Dada.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not long after Porphyrius and the philosopher had retired to a private room Herse returned with Dada.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Herse, too, looked agitated, her face was red and she dragged little Papias, whose hand she held, rather roughly at her heels.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Dada was evidently abashed; less by reason of the splendor that surrounded her than because her foster-mother had strictly enjoined her to be very quiet and mannerly in the presence of their patrons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gorgo's blue spangled dress, which Damia had sent her, suited the girl to perfection; but she was quite out of breath, and her hair was in disorder.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Herse, too, looked agitated, her face was red and she dragged little Papias, whose hand she held, rather roughly at her heels.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not long after Porphyrius and the philosopher had retired to a private room Herse returned with Dada.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She felt shy and strange as she made her low courtesy to the old lady; but Damia seemed to be pleased with the timid grace of her demeanor, for she offered her her hand--an honor she usually conferred only on her intimates, bid her stoop, and gave her a kiss, saying kindly: "You are a good brave girl.
