used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
the state of being absent
From this reading Anna of Ann felt the absence of Cleon because, although he was young, he had attached himself to her and she had learned somewhat to depend on his companionship.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
(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 Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Anna of Ann felt the absence of Cleon because, although he was young, he had attached himself to her and she had learned somewhat to depend on his companionship.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
Ann
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From this reading Anna of Ann felt the absence of Cleon because, although he was young, he had attached himself to her and she had learned somewhat to depend on his companionship.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading ANNA'S SECRET I saw very little of Anna during the first few days of my stay at the Pater's.
ANNA'SnounUS /ˈænəz/
possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading ANNA'S SECRET I saw very little of Anna during the first few days of my stay at the Pater's.
apportionedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːrʃənd/
given out in portions
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANNA'S SECRET I saw very little of Anna during the first few days of my stay at the Pater's.
being joined in close association
From this reading Anna of Ann felt the absence of Cleon because, although he was young, he had attached himself to her and she had learned somewhat to depend on his companionship.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In the absence of Cleon, therefore, I often joined Anna in her walks and became more and more charmed by her singleness of purpose.
for the reason that
From this reading Anna of Ann felt the absence of Cleon because, although he was young, he had attached himself to her and she had learned somewhat to depend on his companionship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
Chairo
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From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading In the absence of Cleon, therefore, I often joined Anna in her walks and became more and more charmed by her singleness of purpose.
Cleon
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From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Anna of Ann felt the absence of Cleon because, although he was young, he had attached himself to her and she had learned somewhat to depend on his companionship.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
cultnounUS /kʌlt/
followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ANNA'S SECRET I saw very little of Anna during the first few days of my stay at the Pater's.
Demetrian
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From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Anna of Ann felt the absence of Cleon because, although he was young, he had attached himself to her and she had learned somewhat to depend on his companionship.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
draftedverbUS /ˈdræftɪd/
past form of “draft” — draw up an outline or sketch for something
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading ANNA'S SECRET I saw very little of Anna during the first few days of my stay at the Pater's.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
apart from; not including
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Anna of Ann felt the absence of Cleon because, although he was young, he had attached himself to her and she had learned somewhat to depend on his companionship.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading ANNA'S SECRET I saw very little of Anna during the first few days of my stay at the Pater's.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ANNA'S SECRET I saw very little of Anna during the first few days of my stay at the Pater's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anna of Ann felt the absence of Cleon because, although he was young, he had attached himself to her and she had learned somewhat to depend on his companionship.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anna of Ann felt the absence of Cleon because, although he was young, he had attached himself to her and she had learned somewhat to depend on his companionship.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Anna of Ann felt the absence of Cleon because, although he was young, he had attached himself to her and she had learned somewhat to depend on his companionship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Anna of Ann felt the absence of Cleon because, although he was young, he had attached himself to her and she had learned somewhat to depend on his companionship.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ANNA'S SECRET I saw very little of Anna during the first few days of my stay at the Pater's.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading In the absence of Cleon, therefore, I often joined Anna in her walks and became more and more charmed by her singleness of purpose.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Anna of Ann felt the absence of Cleon because, although he was young, he had attached himself to her and she had learned somewhat to depend on his companionship.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ANNA'S SECRET I saw very little of Anna during the first few days of my stay at the Pater's.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the absence of Cleon, therefore, I often joined Anna in her walks and became more and more charmed by her singleness of purpose.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ANNA'S SECRET I saw very little of Anna during the first few days of my stay at the Pater's.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
not any; not one
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANNA'S SECRET I saw very little of Anna during the first few days of my stay at the Pater's.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In the absence of Cleon, therefore, I often joined Anna in her walks and became more and more charmed by her singleness of purpose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
Pater's
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From this reading ANNA'S SECRET I saw very little of Anna during the first few days of my stay at the Pater's.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In the absence of Cleon, therefore, I often joined Anna in her walks and became more and more charmed by her singleness of purpose.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
cut with a saw
From this reading ANNA'S SECRET I saw very little of Anna during the first few days of my stay at the Pater's.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading ANNA'S SECRET I saw very little of Anna during the first few days of my stay at the Pater's.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anna of Ann felt the absence of Cleon because, although he was young, he had attached himself to her and she had learned somewhat to depend on his companionship.
singlenessnoun
without hypocrisy
From this reading In the absence of Cleon, therefore, I often joined Anna in her walks and became more and more charmed by her singleness of purpose.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Anna of Ann felt the absence of Cleon because, although he was young, he had attached himself to her and she had learned somewhat to depend on his companionship.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading ANNA'S SECRET I saw very little of Anna during the first few days of my stay at the Pater's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANNA'S SECRET I saw very little of Anna during the first few days of my stay at the Pater's.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
precisely as stated
From this reading ANNA'S SECRET I saw very little of Anna during the first few days of my stay at the Pater's.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading In the absence of Cleon, therefore, I often joined Anna in her walks and became more and more charmed by her singleness of purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She seemed indifferent to everything except her art, cared nothing for Chairo and his principles, had little conviction as regards the Demetrian cult, and absorbed herself altogether in the joy to be derived from beauty, whether in nature or in man.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Cleon had drawn a bad number and was therefore drafted on a detachment of workmen engaged in mending roads--a work all disliked, and as no one volunteered for it, it had to be apportioned by lot.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Anna of Ann felt the absence of Cleon because, although he was young, he had attached himself to her and she had learned somewhat to depend on his companionship.
