Chapter III · The Little Lord

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

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

later than; following

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Even when the first strangeness had worn off, Danaë remained an incongruous element in the Lady’s secluded household.

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

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

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

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

achieved or reached

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

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

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

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

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

plural of “custodian” — one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

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From this reading Even when the first strangeness had worn off, Danaë remained an incongruous element in the Lady’s secluded household.

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From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

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From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

an abstract part of something

From this reading Even when the first strangeness had worn off, Danaë remained an incongruous element in the Lady’s secluded household.

an opposing military force

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

divisible by two

From this reading Even when the first strangeness had worn off, Danaë remained an incongruous element in the Lady’s secluded household.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

opinion or judgment

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Even when the first strangeness had worn off, Danaë remained an incongruous element in the Lady’s secluded household.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

a young female

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

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

From this reading Even when the first strangeness had worn off, Danaë remained an incongruous element in the Lady’s secluded household.

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

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

a social unit living together

From this reading Even when the first strangeness had worn off, Danaë remained an incongruous element in the Lady’s secluded household.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

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

From this reading Even when the first strangeness had worn off, Danaë remained an incongruous element in the Lady’s secluded household.

lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness

From this reading Even when the first strangeness had worn off, Danaë remained an incongruous element in the Lady’s secluded household.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Even when the first strangeness had worn off, Danaë remained an incongruous element in the Lady’s secluded household.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

plural of “longing” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

engage in

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

in a miserable manner

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

made less severe or intense

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

not any; not one

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Even when the first strangeness had worn off, Danaë remained an incongruous element in the Lady’s secluded household.

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

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

and nothing more

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

unpleasantly

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

select carefully from a group

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

established or prearranged unalterably

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Even when the first strangeness had worn off, Danaë remained an incongruous element in the Lady’s secluded household.

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From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading Even when the first strangeness had worn off, Danaë remained an incongruous element in the Lady’s secluded household.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

plural of “shawl” — cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

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

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

unusualness as a consequence of not being well known

From this reading Even when the first strangeness had worn off, Danaë remained an incongruous element in the Lady’s secluded household.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

past form of “swathe” — wrap in swaddling clothes

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

carry out

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

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

From this reading Even when the first strangeness had worn off, Danaë remained an incongruous element in the Lady’s secluded household.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

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

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

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

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

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

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

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

From this reading Danaë’s longings to make closer acquaintance with the crowded streets and the enticing shops were in no way satisfied by the short walks to church in the company of Mariora, both of them so closely swathed in their shawls that nothing of their faces could be seen.

at the time that

From this reading Even when the first strangeness had worn off, Danaë remained an incongruous element in the Lady’s secluded household.

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

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Life within the bounds of the garden, mitigated only by a saint’s-day visit to the nearest church, was miserably confined after the active existence to which Danaë had been accustomed, and she scandalised her custodians by her exploits in climbing trees and scrambling up walls.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Even when the first strangeness had worn off, Danaë remained an incongruous element in the Lady’s secluded household.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading As a Striote, speaking the island _patois_, she was a predestined adherent of the Prince in the eyes of the two old women, and therefore an enemy of their mistress, and to make things worse, she was ignorant of the standard of “European” culture to which they had painfully attained.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Old Despina went out every day to do the household shopping, in the course of which she managed to pick up and bring home to her mistress an extraordinary variety of gossip reflecting on the Prince, but she would never take the girl with her.