Chapter VII

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

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

later than; following

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

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

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

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

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

doing or producing good

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Chance so happened that she found herself before that part of the story which described the goddess forgetting her own sorrow in her devotion to the sick child of the woodman in his hut.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Chance so happened that she found herself before that part of the story which described the goddess forgetting her own sorrow in her devotion to the sick child of the woodman in his hut.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

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

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

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From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

the outcome of a complex sequence of events

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Chance so happened that she found herself before that part of the story which described the goddess forgetting her own sorrow in her devotion to the sick child of the woodman in his hut.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading Chance so happened that she found herself before that part of the story which described the goddess forgetting her own sorrow in her devotion to the sick child of the woodman in his hut.

relieve from

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Chance so happened that she found herself before that part of the story which described the goddess forgetting her own sorrow in her devotion to the sick child of the woodman in his hut.

set up or found

From this reading Chance so happened that she found herself before that part of the story which described the goddess forgetting her own sorrow in her devotion to the sick child of the woodman in his hut.

plural of “fresco” — a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

a female deity

From this reading Chance so happened that she found herself before that part of the story which described the goddess forgetting her own sorrow in her devotion to the sick child of the woodman in his hut.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

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

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Chance so happened that she found herself before that part of the story which described the goddess forgetting her own sorrow in her devotion to the sick child of the woodman in his hut.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

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

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Was she to renounce this highest standard of maternity?

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

From this reading Chance so happened that she found herself before that part of the story which described the goddess forgetting her own sorrow in her devotion to the sick child of the woodman in his hut.

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Chance so happened that she found herself before that part of the story which described the goddess forgetting her own sorrow in her devotion to the sick child of the woodman in his hut.

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

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

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

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

characteristic of a mother

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus

From this reading Was she to renounce this highest standard of maternity?

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

being born or beginning

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

Roman poet remembered for his elegiac verses on love (43 BC - AD 17)

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Chance so happened that she found herself before that part of the story which described the goddess forgetting her own sorrow in her devotion to the sick child of the woodman in his hut.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Chance so happened that she found herself before that part of the story which described the goddess forgetting her own sorrow in her devotion to the sick child of the woodman in his hut.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

From this reading Was she to renounce this highest standard of maternity?

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

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Chance so happened that she found herself before that part of the story which described the goddess forgetting her own sorrow in her devotion to the sick child of the woodman in his hut.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Chance so happened that she found herself before that part of the story which described the goddess forgetting her own sorrow in her devotion to the sick child of the woodman in his hut.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Chance so happened that she found herself before that part of the story which described the goddess forgetting her own sorrow in her devotion to the sick child of the woodman in his hut.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

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

From this reading Was she to renounce this highest standard of maternity?

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Chance so happened that she found herself before that part of the story which described the goddess forgetting her own sorrow in her devotion to the sick child of the woodman in his hut.

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

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

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

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

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

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

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

From this reading The artist, in the reaction from the Greek method of treating this story which marked the narrative of Ovid as contrasted with that of Homer, had dwelt upon the humble conditions of the poor hut in which the light of Demeter's golden hair shone like a beneficent aureole; and the nascent maternal instinct in Lydia vibrated to the beauty of Demeter's task.

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

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

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

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

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

From this reading She went to the temple for help and knelt before the story of Demeter's sorrows, which was told in sweeping frescoes on its walls.

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

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A TRAGIC DENOUEMENT Lydia could not disembarrass herself of the feeling of guilt with which she awoke after her interview with Irene.

someone who lives in the woods

From this reading Chance so happened that she found herself before that part of the story which described the goddess forgetting her own sorrow in her devotion to the sick child of the woodman in his hut.