used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He rehearsed the interview at which he had asked her to marry him; he had been trapped by a show of indignation and a tearful eye.
anew
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
ambiguitiesnounUS /æmbəˈɡjuːətiz/
plural of “ambiguity” — an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
amournounUS /ˌɑːˈmuːr/
a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "TREASONS, STRATAGEMS, AND SPOILS" But as Masters walked homeward his irresolution disappeared.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "TREASONS, STRATAGEMS, AND SPOILS" But as Masters walked homeward his irresolution disappeared.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He rehearsed the interview at which he had asked her to marry him; he had been trapped by a show of indignation and a tearful eye.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He rehearsed the interview at which he had asked her to marry him; he had been trapped by a show of indignation and a tearful eye.
barefacedadjective
with no effort to conceal
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He rehearsed the interview at which he had asked her to marry him; he had been trapped by a show of indignation and a tearful eye.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "TREASONS, STRATAGEMS, AND SPOILS" But as Masters walked homeward his irresolution disappeared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
Chairo
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From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
Chairo's
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From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading "TREASONS, STRATAGEMS, AND SPOILS" But as Masters walked homeward his irresolution disappeared.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
duplicitynounUS /duːˈplɪsɪti/
a fraudulent or duplicitous representation
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
elicitedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
the organ of sight
From this reading He rehearsed the interview at which he had asked her to marry him; he had been trapped by a show of indignation and a tearful eye.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "TREASONS, STRATAGEMS, AND SPOILS" But as Masters walked homeward his irresolution disappeared.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading "TREASONS, STRATAGEMS, AND SPOILS" But as Masters walked homeward his irresolution disappeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading He rehearsed the interview at which he had asked her to marry him; he had been trapped by a show of indignation and a tearful eye.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He rehearsed the interview at which he had asked her to marry him; he had been trapped by a show of indignation and a tearful eye.
investigatingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtɪŋ/
the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
irresolutionnoun
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading "TREASONS, STRATAGEMS, AND SPOILS" But as Masters walked homeward his irresolution disappeared.
immediately past
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading By the time he reached his rooms his mind was made up.
take in marriage
From this reading He rehearsed the interview at which he had asked her to marry him; he had been trapped by a show of indignation and a tearful eye.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading "TREASONS, STRATAGEMS, AND SPOILS" But as Masters walked homeward his irresolution disappeared.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading By the time he reached his rooms his mind was made up.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
Neaera
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From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
not any; not one
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
on one occasion
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
propre
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From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading By the time he reached his rooms his mind was made up.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
rehearsedverbUS /riˈhɜːrst/
past form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading He rehearsed the interview at which he had asked her to marry him; he had been trapped by a show of indignation and a tearful eye.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading By the time he reached his rooms his mind was made up.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He rehearsed the interview at which he had asked her to marry him; he had been trapped by a show of indignation and a tearful eye.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
SPOILSnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading "TREASONS, STRATAGEMS, AND SPOILS" But as Masters walked homeward his irresolution disappeared.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
STRATAGEMSnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəmz/
plural of “stratagem” — a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading "TREASONS, STRATAGEMS, AND SPOILS" But as Masters walked homeward his irresolution disappeared.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
tearfuladjectiveUS /ˈtɪrfəl/
filled with or marked by tears
From this reading He rehearsed the interview at which he had asked her to marry him; he had been trapped by a show of indignation and a tearful eye.
tendresse
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From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time he reached his rooms his mind was made up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He saw that his love for Neaera and his _amour propre_ had blinded him to the real significance of the testimony elicited by the investigating committee.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading He rehearsed the interview at which he had asked her to marry him; he had been trapped by a show of indignation and a tearful eye.
TREASONSnounUS /ˈtriːzəns/
plural of “treason” — a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading "TREASONS, STRATAGEMS, AND SPOILS" But as Masters walked homeward his irresolution disappeared.
unanimitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈnɪməti/
everyone being of one mind
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading By the time he reached his rooms his mind was made up.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "TREASONS, STRATAGEMS, AND SPOILS" But as Masters walked homeward his irresolution disappeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time he reached his rooms his mind was made up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Taking together the unanimity of this testimony, the breaking down of Chairo's carriage, the _tendresse_ that Neaera had certainly once entertained for Chairo, the duplicity with which he had over and over again heard Neaera charged, certain ambiguities in some of her own statements, and this last barefaced appeal to me, there could be no more doubt.