acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Fabio was now waiting in it, to hear the report of the doctors after their evening visit.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
coolernounUS /ˈkuːlər/
a refrigerator for cooling liquids
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Fabio was now waiting in it, to hear the report of the doctors after their evening visit.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Fabio was now waiting in it, to hear the report of the doctors after their evening visit.
Fabio
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From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Fabio was now waiting in it, to hear the report of the doctors after their evening visit.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
humors
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From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
Lomi
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From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
Maddalena
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From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
Marchesa
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From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
Melani
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From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
moldedadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊldəd/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Fabio was now waiting in it, to hear the report of the doctors after their evening visit.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Fabio was now waiting in it, to hear the report of the doctors after their evening visit.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fabio was now waiting in it, to hear the report of the doctors after their evening visit.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fabio was now waiting in it, to hear the report of the doctors after their evening visit.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
tranquillyadverb
without emotional agitation
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
unionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Fabio was now waiting in it, to hear the report of the doctors after their evening visit.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Fabio was now waiting in it, to hear the report of the doctors after their evening visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
weddedadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading While the Marchesa Melani was making inquiries at the gate of the palace, Fabio was sitting alone in the apartment which his wife usually occupied when she was in health.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading She had molded herself wisely to his peculiar humors, had made the most of his easy disposition; and, when her quick temper had got the better of her, had seldom hesitated in her cooler moments to acknowledge that she had been wrong.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Although Maddalena Lomi had not been his first love, and although he had married her under circumstances which are generally and rightly considered to afford few chances of lasting happiness in wedded life, still they had lived together through the one year of their union tranquilly, if not fondly.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading It was her favorite room, and had been prettily decorated, by her own desire, with hangings in yellow satin and furniture of the same color.
