Chapter IV · The Girdle of Isidora

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

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

the state of being absent

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading “May he that is without and afar [_i.e._, the devil] fly away with that girl!

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

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

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

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

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

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

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

From this reading “May he that is without and afar [_i.e._, the devil] fly away with that girl!

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

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

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

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

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

brought together in one place

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

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

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

transfer power to someone

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

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

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

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

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading “May he that is without and afar [_i.e._, the devil] fly away with that girl!

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

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

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading “May he that is without and afar [_i.e._, the devil] fly away with that girl!

divisible by two

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading “May he that is without and afar [_i.e._, the devil] fly away with that girl!

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

a young female

From this reading “May he that is without and afar [_i.e._, the devil] fly away with that girl!

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

From this reading “May he that is without and afar [_i.e._, the devil] fly away with that girl!

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

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “May he that is without and afar [_i.e._, the devil] fly away with that girl!

requiring attention or action

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

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

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

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

From this reading “May he that is without and afar [_i.e._, the devil] fly away with that girl!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

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

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

and nothing more

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

conformity or harmony

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

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

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “May he that is without and afar [_i.e._, the devil] fly away with that girl!

in a disrespectful jeering manner

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

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

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

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

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

according to the clock

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

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

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

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

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

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

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

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

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

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

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

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

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “May he that is without and afar [_i.e._, the devil] fly away with that girl!

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

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

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

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

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

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

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

From this reading It was about ten o’clock in the morning, and Despina was clattering things furiously in the kitchen as she collected baskets and other aids to shopping, for she was late in starting.

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

From this reading Above the child’s shouts of laughter came the imperative sound of the door-bell, and Danaë caught him up in her arms, and followed at a discreet distance in Despina’s wake as she went to open the door.

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

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “May he that is without and afar [_i.e._, the devil] fly away with that girl!

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From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

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

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

the act of creating written works

From this reading The Lady sat in the morning-room opening on the verandah, writing a letter which seemed, from her frequent pauses, to be difficult to frame, and Danaë was playing bo-peep with Janni in and out of the window.

but in spite of that

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Aha, old mother, you won’t be able to start just yet!” she cried mockingly, as the Prince rode in, followed by Petros, for Despina would never delegate even to Mariora the duty of keeping the door in her absence.