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The Woman Who Vowed (The Demetrian)
The Woman Who Vowed (The Demetrian)

Chapter XXII

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"TREASONS, STRATAGEMS, AND SPOILS" But as Masters walked homeward his irresolution disappeared.
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.
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.
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.
By the time he reached his rooms his mind was made up.
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The Woman Who Vowed (The Demetrian)

Chapter XXII

Chapter 22 of The Woman Who Vowed (The Demetrian) is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"TREASONS, STRATAGEMS, AND SPOILS" But as Masters walked homeward his irresolution disappeared.
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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.
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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.
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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.
/hiː riˈhɜːrst ðə ˈɪntərvjuː æt wɪtʃ hiː hæd æskt hɜːr tuː ˈmeri hɪm hiː hæd bɪn træpt baɪ ə ʃoʊ ʌv ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən ənd ə ˈtɪrfəl aɪ/
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By the time he reached his rooms his mind was made up.
/baɪ ðə taɪm hiː riːtʃt hɪz ruːmz hɪz maɪnd wɑːz meɪd ʌp/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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ambiguities noun US /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.”

amour noun US /ˌɑːˈmuːr/

a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

duplicity noun US /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.”

elicited adjective US /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.”

rehearsed verb US /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.”

stratagems noun US /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.”

treasons noun US /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.”

unanimity noun US /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.”

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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

real significance adjective + noun

In 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.”

over again preposition + adverb

anew

In 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.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

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.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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.

appealverbUS /əˈpiːl/

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.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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.

askedverbUS /æskt/

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.

atprepositionUS /æt/

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.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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.

breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/

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.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

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.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

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.

carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/

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.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

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.

certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/

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

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

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.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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.

disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/

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.

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

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.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

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.

eyenounUS /aɪ/

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.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

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.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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.

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

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.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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.

indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

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.

interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/

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.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

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.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

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.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading By the time he reached his rooms his mind was made up.

marryverbUS /ˈmeri/

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.

mepronounUS /miː/

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.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

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.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(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.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

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.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

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.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

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.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

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.

reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

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.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

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.

roomsnounUS /ruːmz/

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.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

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.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

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.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(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.

TakingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

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

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

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.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

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.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

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.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By the time he reached his rooms his mind was made up.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

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.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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.

walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/

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.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

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.

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