Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

the state of being absent

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

later than; following

From this reading After her father had gone out in obedience to the architect's invitation, Selene had brought out her youngest brothers' and sisters' garments, in order to mend them.

(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 About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

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

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

possessive form of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading After her father had gone out in obedience to the architect's invitation, Selene had brought out her youngest brothers' and sisters' garments, in order to mend them.

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From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading After her father had gone out in obedience to the architect's invitation, Selene had brought out her youngest brothers' and sisters' garments, in order to mend them.

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

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

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

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading A single indiscretion, he had declared, might swiftly and suddenly cut the thread of his existence.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading A single indiscretion, he had declared, might swiftly and suddenly cut the thread of his existence.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading A single indiscretion, he had declared, might swiftly and suddenly cut the thread of his existence.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading After her father had gone out in obedience to the architect's invitation, Selene had brought out her youngest brothers' and sisters' garments, in order to mend them.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading After her father had gone out in obedience to the architect's invitation, Selene had brought out her youngest brothers' and sisters' garments, in order to mend them.

destroyed or killed

From this reading After her father had gone out in obedience to the architect's invitation, Selene had brought out her youngest brothers' and sisters' garments, in order to mend them.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

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

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

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

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

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

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

the trait of being injudicious

From this reading A single indiscretion, he had declared, might swiftly and suddenly cut the thread of his existence.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading After her father had gone out in obedience to the architect's invitation, Selene had brought out her youngest brothers' and sisters' garments, in order to mend them.

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

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

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 And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading After her father had gone out in obedience to the architect's invitation, Selene had brought out her youngest brothers' and sisters' garments, in order to mend them.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A single indiscretion, he had declared, might swiftly and suddenly cut the thread of his existence.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

moving quickly and lightly

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading After her father had gone out in obedience to the architect's invitation, Selene had brought out her youngest brothers' and sisters' garments, in order to mend them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

and nothing more

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading After her father had gone out in obedience to the architect's invitation, Selene had brought out her youngest brothers' and sisters' garments, in order to mend them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading After her father had gone out in obedience to the architect's invitation, Selene had brought out her youngest brothers' and sisters' garments, in order to mend them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

plural of “prescription” — directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

(Greek mythology) goddess of the Moon in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Luna

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

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

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading A single indiscretion, he had declared, might swiftly and suddenly cut the thread of his existence.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading After her father had gone out in obedience to the architect's invitation, Selene had brought out her youngest brothers' and sisters' garments, in order to mend them.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

restricted to something

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

most excessively abundant

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

in a swift manner

From this reading A single indiscretion, he had declared, might swiftly and suddenly cut the thread of his existence.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

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

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After her father had gone out in obedience to the architect's invitation, Selene had brought out her youngest brothers' and sisters' garments, in order to mend them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading A single indiscretion, he had declared, might swiftly and suddenly cut the thread of his existence.

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From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

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

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

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

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

lacking care and attention

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

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

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading About a week before the strong man had suddenly lost consciousness; only, it is true, for a few minutes, and the physician had told her that though he appeared to be in superabundant health, the attack indicated that he must follow his prescriptions strictly and avoid all kinds of excess.

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

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

which person or people

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

belonging to which person

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

a late time of life

From this reading Her sister Arsinoe, who was her junior by two years, and whose fingers were as nimble as her own, might indeed have helped her, but she had gone to bed early and was sleeping by the children who could not be left untended at night.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading After her father had gone out in obedience to the architect's invitation, Selene had brought out her youngest brothers' and sisters' garments, in order to mend them.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading And yet Selene, whose youth--for she was but nineteen-- needed repose and to whom the evening with the reprieve of sleep brought more pleasure than the morning with its load of cares and labor, sat by the three-branched lamp and watched, and tormented herself more and more as it grew later and later, at her father's long absence.