Chapter XVII

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

From this reading So sometimes a story opens the doors of a character’s heart and mind, and invites us to look within.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

later than; following

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

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

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Such a story is called psychological.

possessive form of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading So sometimes a story opens the doors of a character’s heart and mind, and invites us to look within.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

third-person singular of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading She confesses her crime and explains the reason for it.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading There stands the criminal queen.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading She confesses her crime and explains the reason for it.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She confesses her crime and explains the reason for it.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading So sometimes a story opens the doors of a character’s heart and mind, and invites us to look within.

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

From this reading She confesses her crime and explains the reason for it.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

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

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

plural of “invite” — a colloquial expression for invitation

From this reading So sometimes a story opens the doors of a character’s heart and mind, and invites us to look within.

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

From this reading Such a story is called psychological.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She confesses her crime and explains the reason for it.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading So sometimes a story opens the doors of a character’s heart and mind, and invites us to look within.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading So sometimes a story opens the doors of a character’s heart and mind, and invites us to look within.

in a cryptic manner

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading So sometimes a story opens the doors of a character’s heart and mind, and invites us to look within.

a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

the local environment

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature

From this reading Such a story is called psychological.

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 There stands the criminal queen.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading She confesses her crime and explains the reason for it.

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

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

From this reading She confesses her crime and explains the reason for it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So sometimes a story opens the doors of a character’s heart and mind, and invites us to look within.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading So sometimes a story opens the doors of a character’s heart and mind, and invites us to look within.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading There stands the criminal queen.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading So sometimes a story opens the doors of a character’s heart and mind, and invites us to look within.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such a story is called psychological.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

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

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There stands the criminal queen.

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

From this reading So sometimes a story opens the doors of a character’s heart and mind, and invites us to look within.

plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading In one of the old Greek tragedies, after the actors on the stage have played their parts and the chorus in the orchestra below has hinted mysteriously of crime and retribution, the doors of the palace in the background suddenly fly apart.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading So sometimes a story opens the doors of a character’s heart and mind, and invites us to look within.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading So sometimes a story opens the doors of a character’s heart and mind, and invites us to look within.