used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Perpetua was passable for a nymph, Diogenes was too ugly for a satyr, and the sight of anything ugly was physically repulsive to Lycabetta.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lycabetta saluted deeply and left the room to join her women in the cool colonnades of the garden.
any thing at all
From this reading If Perpetua was passable for a nymph, Diogenes was too ugly for a satyr, and the sight of anything ugly was physically repulsive to Lycabetta.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She was willing enough that the King should wreak his revenge upon the captive in whatever fashion best pleased him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading She was willing enough that the King should wreak his revenge upon the captive in whatever fashion best pleased him.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
colonnades
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From this reading Lycabetta saluted deeply and left the room to join her women in the cool colonnades of the garden.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Lycabetta saluted deeply and left the room to join her women in the cool colonnades of the garden.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading There was even no desire in Lycabetta's mind to witness unseen through silken curtains the wooing of fool and maid.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Lycabetta saluted deeply and left the room to join her women in the cool colonnades of the garden.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading There was even no desire in Lycabetta's mind to witness unseen through silken curtains the wooing of fool and maid.
Diogenesnoun
an ancient Greek philosopher and Cynic who rejected social conventions (circa 400-325 BC)
From this reading If Perpetua was passable for a nymph, Diogenes was too ugly for a satyr, and the sight of anything ugly was physically repulsive to Lycabetta.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She was willing enough that the King should wreak his revenge upon the captive in whatever fashion best pleased him.
entwinedverbUS /enˈtwaɪnd/
past form of “entwine” — tie or link together
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
divisible by two
From this reading There was even no desire in Lycabetta's mind to witness unseen through silken curtains the wooing of fool and maid.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was willing enough that the King should wreak his revenge upon the captive in whatever fashion best pleased him.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading There was even no desire in Lycabetta's mind to witness unseen through silken curtains the wooing of fool and maid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If Perpetua was passable for a nymph, Diogenes was too ugly for a satyr, and the sight of anything ugly was physically repulsive to Lycabetta.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Lycabetta saluted deeply and left the room to join her women in the cool colonnades of the garden.
a young female
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lycabetta saluted deeply and left the room to join her women in the cool colonnades of the garden.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was willing enough that the King should wreak his revenge upon the captive in whatever fashion best pleased him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was willing enough that the King should wreak his revenge upon the captive in whatever fashion best pleased him.
Hypsipyle
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From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Perpetua was passable for a nymph, Diogenes was too ugly for a satyr, and the sight of anything ugly was physically repulsive to Lycabetta.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lycabetta saluted deeply and left the room to join her women in the cool colonnades of the garden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Lycabetta saluted deeply and left the room to join her women in the cool colonnades of the garden.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading She was willing enough that the King should wreak his revenge upon the captive in whatever fashion best pleased him.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Lycabetta saluted deeply and left the room to join her women in the cool colonnades of the garden.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
Lycabetta
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From this reading Lycabetta saluted deeply and left the room to join her women in the cool colonnades of the garden.
Lycabetta's
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From this reading There was even no desire in Lycabetta's mind to witness unseen through silken curtains the wooing of fool and maid.
Lysidice
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From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
a female domestic
From this reading There was even no desire in Lycabetta's mind to witness unseen through silken curtains the wooing of fool and maid.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There was even no desire in Lycabetta's mind to witness unseen through silken curtains the wooing of fool and maid.
not any; not one
From this reading There was even no desire in Lycabetta's mind to witness unseen through silken curtains the wooing of fool and maid.
nymphnounUS /nɪmf/
(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading If Perpetua was passable for a nymph, Diogenes was too ugly for a satyr, and the sight of anything ugly was physically repulsive to Lycabetta.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lycabetta saluted deeply and left the room to join her women in the cool colonnades of the garden.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
coated with paint
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
passableadjectiveUS /ˈpæsəbəl/
able to be passed or traversed or crossed
From this reading If Perpetua was passable for a nymph, Diogenes was too ugly for a satyr, and the sight of anything ugly was physically repulsive to Lycabetta.
Perpetua
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From this reading If Perpetua was passable for a nymph, Diogenes was too ugly for a satyr, and the sight of anything ugly was physically repulsive to Lycabetta.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading If Perpetua was passable for a nymph, Diogenes was too ugly for a satyr, and the sight of anything ugly was physically repulsive to Lycabetta.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She was willing enough that the King should wreak his revenge upon the captive in whatever fashion best pleased him.
repulsiveadjectiveUS /riˈpʌlsɪv/
offensive to the mind
From this reading If Perpetua was passable for a nymph, Diogenes was too ugly for a satyr, and the sight of anything ugly was physically repulsive to Lycabetta.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading She was willing enough that the King should wreak his revenge upon the captive in whatever fashion best pleased him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Lycabetta saluted deeply and left the room to join her women in the cool colonnades of the garden.
rose-strewn
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From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Lycabetta saluted deeply and left the room to join her women in the cool colonnades of the garden.
satyrnoun
man with strong sexual desires
From this reading If Perpetua was passable for a nymph, Diogenes was too ugly for a satyr, and the sight of anything ugly was physically repulsive to Lycabetta.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was willing enough that the King should wreak his revenge upon the captive in whatever fashion best pleased him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She was willing enough that the King should wreak his revenge upon the captive in whatever fashion best pleased him.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading If Perpetua was passable for a nymph, Diogenes was too ugly for a satyr, and the sight of anything ugly was physically repulsive to Lycabetta.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading There was even no desire in Lycabetta's mind to witness unseen through silken curtains the wooing of fool and maid.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was willing enough that the King should wreak his revenge upon the captive in whatever fashion best pleased him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lycabetta saluted deeply and left the room to join her women in the cool colonnades of the garden.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was even no desire in Lycabetta's mind to witness unseen through silken curtains the wooing of fool and maid.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was even no desire in Lycabetta's mind to witness unseen through silken curtains the wooing of fool and maid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lycabetta saluted deeply and left the room to join her women in the cool colonnades of the garden.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If Perpetua was passable for a nymph, Diogenes was too ugly for a satyr, and the sight of anything ugly was physically repulsive to Lycabetta.
a source of difficulty
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading If Perpetua was passable for a nymph, Diogenes was too ugly for a satyr, and the sight of anything ugly was physically repulsive to Lycabetta.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading There was even no desire in Lycabetta's mind to witness unseen through silken curtains the wooing of fool and maid.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was willing enough that the King should wreak his revenge upon the captive in whatever fashion best pleased him.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was willing enough that the King should wreak his revenge upon the captive in whatever fashion best pleased him.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading She was willing enough that the King should wreak his revenge upon the captive in whatever fashion best pleased him.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading She was willing enough that the King should wreak his revenge upon the captive in whatever fashion best pleased him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading There was even no desire in Lycabetta's mind to witness unseen through silken curtains the wooing of fool and maid.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Lycabetta saluted deeply and left the room to join her women in the cool colonnades of the garden.
wooingnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading There was even no desire in Lycabetta's mind to witness unseen through silken curtains the wooing of fool and maid.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It might have been amusing to tame the girl herself, but it would certainly have been troublesome; and it was less trouble to wander in the rose-strewn galleries among the painted pillars, entwined with Lysidice or Hypsipyle, whispering strange songs and feeding on strange thoughts.
wreakverbUS /riːk/
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
From this reading She was willing enough that the King should wreak his revenge upon the captive in whatever fashion best pleased him.
