used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Prince Christodoridi sat alone on the terrace, in the most unamiable of tempers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been over-reached and publicly flouted, and what was worse, Loukas Smaragdopoulos held fast to the extra five hundred drachmæ.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
Christodoridi
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From this reading Prince Christodoridi sat alone on the terrace, in the most unamiable of tempers.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
a female human offspring
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
well in the past; former
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
Despot's
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From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
drachmæ
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From this reading He had been over-reached and publicly flouted, and what was worse, Loukas Smaragdopoulos held fast to the extra five hundred drachmæ.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading He had been over-reached and publicly flouted, and what was worse, Loukas Smaragdopoulos held fast to the extra five hundred drachmæ.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He had been over-reached and publicly flouted, and what was worse, Loukas Smaragdopoulos held fast to the extra five hundred drachmæ.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He had been over-reached and publicly flouted, and what was worse, Loukas Smaragdopoulos held fast to the extra five hundred drachmæ.
floutedverbUS /ˈflaʊtɪd/
past form of “flout” — treat with contemptuous disregard
From this reading He had been over-reached and publicly flouted, and what was worse, Loukas Smaragdopoulos held fast to the extra five hundred drachmæ.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been over-reached and publicly flouted, and what was worse, Loukas Smaragdopoulos held fast to the extra five hundred drachmæ.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He had been over-reached and publicly flouted, and what was worse, Loukas Smaragdopoulos held fast to the extra five hundred drachmæ.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
ten 10s
From this reading He had been over-reached and publicly flouted, and what was worse, Loukas Smaragdopoulos held fast to the extra five hundred drachmæ.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Prince Christodoridi sat alone on the terrace, in the most unamiable of tempers.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
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 They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
Loukas
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From this reading He had been over-reached and publicly flouted, and what was worse, Loukas Smaragdopoulos held fast to the extra five hundred drachmæ.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
take in marriage
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Prince Christodoridi sat alone on the terrace, in the most unamiable of tempers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Prince Christodoridi sat alone on the terrace, in the most unamiable of tempers.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Prince Christodoridi sat alone on the terrace, in the most unamiable of tempers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
over-reached
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From this reading He had been over-reached and publicly flouted, and what was worse, Loukas Smaragdopoulos held fast to the extra five hundred drachmæ.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
preservesnounUS /prəˈzɜːrvz/
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Prince Christodoridi sat alone on the terrace, in the most unamiable of tempers.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading He had been over-reached and publicly flouted, and what was worse, Loukas Smaragdopoulos held fast to the extra five hundred drachmæ.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
quinces
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From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Prince Christodoridi sat alone on the terrace, in the most unamiable of tempers.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
Smaragdopoulos
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From this reading He had been over-reached and publicly flouted, and what was worse, Loukas Smaragdopoulos held fast to the extra five hundred drachmæ.
a male human offspring
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
syrupnounUS /ˈsɜːrəp/
a thick sweet sticky liquid
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
tempersnounUS /ˈtempərz/
plural of “temper” — a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Prince Christodoridi sat alone on the terrace, in the most unamiable of tempers.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Prince Christodoridi sat alone on the terrace, in the most unamiable of tempers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Prince Christodoridi sat alone on the terrace, in the most unamiable of tempers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
unamiable
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From this reading Prince Christodoridi sat alone on the terrace, in the most unamiable of tempers.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Evening was drawing on, and the guests had departed, after doing full justice to the coffee and syrup, the preserves of roses and quinces, handed round by the girls.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had been over-reached and publicly flouted, and what was worse, Loukas Smaragdopoulos held fast to the extra five hundred drachmæ.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading He had been over-reached and publicly flouted, and what was worse, Loukas Smaragdopoulos held fast to the extra five hundred drachmæ.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
writhedadjectiveUS /rɪθd/
twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
From this reading They were provided with a subject of conversation that would crop up for many a long day, and Prince Christodoridi writhed under the knowledge of it.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading He had intended his son to marry the Despot’s elder daughter, he said, and had prepared apartments for them on a suitable scale, and if he was to be put off with the younger, at least he would not be done out of his money as well.
