used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On Sundays she took a holiday both from embroidery and copying, and on Mondays and Thursdays he spent the evening at the Cordeliers’ Club.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On Tuesday Dangeau was in his room all the afternoon.
anew
From this reading He had some important papers to read through, and when he had finished them, felt restless, yet disinclined to go out again.
(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 On Tuesday Dangeau was in his room all the afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Sundays she took a holiday both from embroidery and copying, and on Mondays and Thursdays he spent the evening at the Cordeliers’ Club.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
the two together, not just one
From this reading On Sundays she took a holiday both from embroidery and copying, and on Mondays and Thursdays he spent the evening at the Cordeliers’ Club.
make calm or still
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading On Sundays she took a holiday both from embroidery and copying, and on Mondays and Thursdays he spent the evening at the Cordeliers’ Club.
copyingnounUS /ˈkɑːpiɪŋ/
an act of copying
From this reading On Sundays she took a holiday both from embroidery and copying, and on Mondays and Thursdays he spent the evening at the Cordeliers’ Club.
Cordeliers
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From this reading On Sundays she took a holiday both from embroidery and copying, and on Mondays and Thursdays he spent the evening at the Cordeliers’ Club.
Dangeau
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From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
disinclinedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
From this reading He had some important papers to read through, and when he had finished them, felt restless, yet disinclined to go out again.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading On Sundays she took a holiday both from embroidery and copying, and on Mondays and Thursdays he spent the evening at the Cordeliers’ Club.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On Sundays she took a holiday both from embroidery and copying, and on Mondays and Thursdays he spent the evening at the Cordeliers’ Club.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had some important papers to read through, and when he had finished them, felt restless, yet disinclined to go out again.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He had some important papers to read through, and when he had finished them, felt restless, yet disinclined to go out again.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On Sundays she took a holiday both from embroidery and copying, and on Mondays and Thursdays he spent the evening at the Cordeliers’ Club.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had some important papers to read through, and when he had finished them, felt restless, yet disinclined to go out again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Sundays she took a holiday both from embroidery and copying, and on Mondays and Thursdays he spent the evening at the Cordeliers’ Club.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On Tuesday Dangeau was in his room all the afternoon.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading On Sundays she took a holiday both from embroidery and copying, and on Mondays and Thursdays he spent the evening at the Cordeliers’ Club.
IDEALadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
of great significance or value
From this reading He had some important papers to read through, and when he had finished them, felt restless, yet disinclined to go out again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Tuesday Dangeau was in his room all the afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
Mademoiselle's
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From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
Mlle
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From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
MondaysnounUS /ˈmʌndiz/
plural of “monday” — the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On Sundays she took a holiday both from embroidery and copying, and on Mondays and Thursdays he spent the evening at the Cordeliers’ Club.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
and nothing more
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had some important papers to read through, and when he had finished them, felt restless, yet disinclined to go out again.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He had some important papers to read through, and when he had finished them, felt restless, yet disinclined to go out again.
profferedverbUS /ˈprɑːfərd/
past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He had some important papers to read through, and when he had finished them, felt restless, yet disinclined to go out again.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading He had some important papers to read through, and when he had finished them, felt restless, yet disinclined to go out again.
revulsionnounUS /rɪˈvʌlʃən/
intense aversion
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
Rochambeau's
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From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On Tuesday Dangeau was in his room all the afternoon.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Sundays she took a holiday both from embroidery and copying, and on Mondays and Thursdays he spent the evening at the Cordeliers’ Club.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading On Sundays she took a holiday both from embroidery and copying, and on Mondays and Thursdays he spent the evening at the Cordeliers’ Club.
stormedverbUS /stɔːrmd/
past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sundays she took a holiday both from embroidery and copying, and on Mondays and Thursdays he spent the evening at the Cordeliers’ Club.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had some important papers to read through, and when he had finished them, felt restless, yet disinclined to go out again.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had some important papers to read through, and when he had finished them, felt restless, yet disinclined to go out again.
ThursdaysnounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪz/
plural of “thursday” — the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading On Sundays she took a holiday both from embroidery and copying, and on Mondays and Thursdays he spent the evening at the Cordeliers’ Club.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On Sundays she took a holiday both from embroidery and copying, and on Mondays and Thursdays he spent the evening at the Cordeliers’ Club.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading On Tuesday Dangeau was in his room all the afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was on a Saturday that Dangeau had stormed, proffered friendship, and kissed Mademoiselle’s hand, so that during the two days that followed both had time to calm down, to experience a slight revulsion of feeling, and finally to feel some embarrassment at the thought of their next meeting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE OLD IDEAL AND THE NEW It was really only on four evenings of the week that Dangeau was able to avail himself of Mlle de Rochambeau’s services.
at the time that
From this reading He had some important papers to read through, and when he had finished them, felt restless, yet disinclined to go out again.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had some important papers to read through, and when he had finished them, felt restless, yet disinclined to go out again.
