Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading She was an old flame of his, so he broached the subject of a mutual exchange of favors.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading She besought me to comply with Lycas' desires, and she did this all the more readily as by that she hoped to gain more liberty of action.

later than; following

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading She besought me to comply with Lycas' desires, and she did this all the more readily as by that she hoped to gain more liberty of action.

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

From this reading She was an old flame of his, so he broached the subject of a mutual exchange of favors.

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

From this reading Burning with lust, he pressed his suit, but Tryphaena possessed my heart, and I said Lycas nay.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

aroused to action

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

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

From this reading She besought me to comply with Lycas' desires, and she did this all the more readily as by that she hoped to gain more liberty of action.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

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From this reading She besought me to comply with Lycas' desires, and she did this all the more readily as by that she hoped to gain more liberty of action.

of a cask or barrel

From this reading She was an old flame of his, so he broached the subject of a mutual exchange of favors.

the act of burning something

From this reading Burning with lust, he pressed his suit, but Tryphaena possessed my heart, and I said Lycas nay.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Burning with lust, he pressed his suit, but Tryphaena possessed my heart, and I said Lycas nay.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

From this reading She besought me to comply with Lycas' desires, and she did this all the more readily as by that she hoped to gain more liberty of action.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading She besought me to comply with Lycas' desires, and she did this all the more readily as by that she hoped to gain more liberty of action.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She besought me to comply with Lycas' desires, and she did this all the more readily as by that she hoped to gain more liberty of action.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

to or in any or all places

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading She was an old flame of his, so he broached the subject of a mutual exchange of favors.

plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness

From this reading She was an old flame of his, so he broached the subject of a mutual exchange of favors.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading She was an old flame of his, so he broached the subject of a mutual exchange of favors.

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

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

obtain

From this reading She besought me to comply with Lycas' desires, and she did this all the more readily as by that she hoped to gain more liberty of action.

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

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

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

From this reading She was an old flame of his, so he broached the subject of a mutual exchange of favors.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Burning with lust, he pressed his suit, but Tryphaena possessed my heart, and I said Lycas nay.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

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

From this reading She was an old flame of his, so he broached the subject of a mutual exchange of favors.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading She besought me to comply with Lycas' desires, and she did this all the more readily as by that she hoped to gain more liberty of action.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

a social unit living together

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

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

From this reading Burning with lust, he pressed his suit, but Tryphaena possessed my heart, and I said Lycas nay.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

immediately past

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading She besought me to comply with Lycas' desires, and she did this all the more readily as by that she hoped to gain more liberty of action.

a strong sexual desire

From this reading Burning with lust, he pressed his suit, but Tryphaena possessed my heart, and I said Lycas nay.

in a healthy manner

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

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From this reading Burning with lust, he pressed his suit, but Tryphaena possessed my heart, and I said Lycas nay.

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

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

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

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading She was an old flame of his, so he broached the subject of a mutual exchange of favors.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Burning with lust, he pressed his suit, but Tryphaena possessed my heart, and I said Lycas nay.

an old word for “no”

From this reading Burning with lust, he pressed his suit, but Tryphaena possessed my heart, and I said Lycas nay.

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

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was an old flame of his, so he broached the subject of a mutual exchange of favors.

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

From this reading She was an old flame of his, so he broached the subject of a mutual exchange of favors.

and nothing more

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

above and across; more than

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

win approval or support for

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Burning with lust, he pressed his suit, but Tryphaena possessed my heart, and I said Lycas nay.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Burning with lust, he pressed his suit, but Tryphaena possessed my heart, and I said Lycas nay.

the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

without much difficulty

From this reading She besought me to comply with Lycas' desires, and she did this all the more readily as by that she hoped to gain more liberty of action.

act of turning to for assistance

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

the act of refusing

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Burning with lust, he pressed his suit, but Tryphaena possessed my heart, and I said Lycas nay.

try to get or reach

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

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

From this reading She was an old flame of his, so he broached the subject of a mutual exchange of favors.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was an old flame of his, so he broached the subject of a mutual exchange of favors.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading She was an old flame of his, so he broached the subject of a mutual exchange of favors.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Burning with lust, he pressed his suit, but Tryphaena possessed my heart, and I said Lycas nay.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

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

From this reading She was an old flame of his, so he broached the subject of a mutual exchange of favors.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She besought me to comply with Lycas' desires, and she did this all the more readily as by that she hoped to gain more liberty of action.

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

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

causing difficulty or annoyance

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

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From this reading Burning with lust, he pressed his suit, but Tryphaena possessed my heart, and I said Lycas nay.

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

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

the act of using

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

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

From this reading She was an old flame of his, so he broached the subject of a mutual exchange of favors.

at the time that

From this reading At last, perceiving that the house of Lycurgus was not suitable to the prosecution of his design, he attempted to persuade me to seek his hospitality, and when his suggestion was refused, he made use of Tryphaena's influence over me.

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

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Burning with lust, he pressed his suit, but Tryphaena possessed my heart, and I said Lycas nay.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading By refusal, however, he was only made more ardent, followed me everywhere, entered my room at night, and, after his entreaties had met with contempt, he had recourse to violence against me, at which I yelled so lustily that I aroused the entire household, and, by the help of Lycurgus, I was delivered from the troublesome assault and escaped.