used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She had not been allowed to respond to Neaera's invitation without a long discussion with Irene and the Mother Superior.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
Chairo
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From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
Chairo's
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From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
cloisterverbUS /ˈklɔɪstər/
surround with a cloister, as of a garden
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
Demetrian
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From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading She had not been allowed to respond to Neaera's invitation without a long discussion with Irene and the Mother Superior.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
humiliatedadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
IndignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading She had not been allowed to respond to Neaera's invitation without a long discussion with Irene and the Mother Superior.
Irene
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From this reading She had not been allowed to respond to Neaera's invitation without a long discussion with Irene and the Mother Superior.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
go away from a place
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
LIBELnounUS /ˈlaɪbəl/
a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
hear with intention
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She had not been allowed to respond to Neaera's invitation without a long discussion with Irene and the Mother Superior.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
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 LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
come together
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading So when Neaera's message was received, Lydia at once showed it to Irene.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She had not been allowed to respond to Neaera's invitation without a long discussion with Irene and the Mother Superior.
Neaera's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had not been allowed to respond to Neaera's invitation without a long discussion with Irene and the Mother Superior.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not been allowed to respond to Neaera's invitation without a long discussion with Irene and the Mother Superior.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
on one occasion
From this reading So when Neaera's message was received, Lydia at once showed it to Irene.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
and nothing more
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
approval to do something
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading So when Neaera's message was received, Lydia at once showed it to Irene.
respondverbUS /rɪˈspɑːnd/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading She had not been allowed to respond to Neaera's invitation without a long discussion with Irene and the Mother Superior.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading So when Neaera's message was received, Lydia at once showed it to Irene.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So when Neaera's message was received, Lydia at once showed it to Irene.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
hurting
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading She had not been allowed to respond to Neaera's invitation without a long discussion with Irene and the Mother Superior.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
unexpressedadjective
not made explicit
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
at the time that
From this reading So when Neaera's message was received, Lydia at once showed it to Irene.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Indignant at the trap which had been laid for her, sore at the struggle neither to listen nor to doubt, one thought only occupied her: to get back to the cloister and wash her mind and body clean of the whole concern.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A LIBEL As Lydia hurried back to the cloister she had a humiliated sense of having been in contact with something foul.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She had not been allowed to respond to Neaera's invitation without a long discussion with Irene and the Mother Superior.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The compact upon which she had come to New York was that she was not to meet Chairo there; to insure this, it had been the unexpressed understanding that she would not leave the cloister until Chairo's case was judged--or at least not leave it without the permission of the Demetrian authorities.
