used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
(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 THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We lingered three days at Kashan before the preliminary treatment of my wife's feet permitted us to proceed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading We left Kashan in the native "khagvar," two shallow boxes placed on a mule's back, the boxes laden equally to balance the load on either side.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading We left Kashan in the native "khagvar," two shallow boxes placed on a mule's back, the boxes laden equally to balance the load on either side.
bazaarsnounUS /bəˈzɑːrz/
plural of “bazaar” — a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We lingered three days at Kashan before the preliminary treatment of my wife's feet permitted us to proceed.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading We left Kashan in the native "khagvar," two shallow boxes placed on a mule's back, the boxes laden equally to balance the load on either side.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
CAVALRYMEN
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From this reading THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
coolienoun
(ethnic slur) an offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
COWARDLYadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Here we spent our Christmas Day, dejected and home-sick.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading Here we spent our Christmas Day, dejected and home-sick.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
one or the other of two
From this reading We left Kashan in the native "khagvar," two shallow boxes placed on a mule's back, the boxes laden equally to balance the load on either side.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading We left Kashan in the native "khagvar," two shallow boxes placed on a mule's back, the boxes laden equally to balance the load on either side.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading We lingered three days at Kashan before the preliminary treatment of my wife's feet permitted us to proceed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
goosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here we spent our Christmas Day, dejected and home-sick.
home-sick
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From this reading Here we spent our Christmas Day, dejected and home-sick.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
Kashan
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From this reading We lingered three days at Kashan before the preliminary treatment of my wife's feet permitted us to proceed.
khagvar
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From this reading We left Kashan in the native "khagvar," two shallow boxes placed on a mule's back, the boxes laden equally to balance the load on either side.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading We left Kashan in the native "khagvar," two shallow boxes placed on a mule's back, the boxes laden equally to balance the load on either side.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading We left Kashan in the native "khagvar," two shallow boxes placed on a mule's back, the boxes laden equally to balance the load on either side.
lieunounUS /luː/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading We lingered three days at Kashan before the preliminary treatment of my wife's feet permitted us to proceed.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading We left Kashan in the native "khagvar," two shallow boxes placed on a mule's back, the boxes laden equally to balance the load on either side.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
mule's
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From this reading We left Kashan in the native "khagvar," two shallow boxes placed on a mule's back, the boxes laden equally to balance the load on either side.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We lingered three days at Kashan before the preliminary treatment of my wife's feet permitted us to proceed.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading We left Kashan in the native "khagvar," two shallow boxes placed on a mule's back, the boxes laden equally to balance the load on either side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We left Kashan in the native "khagvar," two shallow boxes placed on a mule's back, the boxes laden equally to balance the load on either side.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Here we spent our Christmas Day, dejected and home-sick.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading We lingered three days at Kashan before the preliminary treatment of my wife's feet permitted us to proceed.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading We left Kashan in the native "khagvar," two shallow boxes placed on a mule's back, the boxes laden equally to balance the load on either side.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading We lingered three days at Kashan before the preliminary treatment of my wife's feet permitted us to proceed.
continue talking
From this reading We lingered three days at Kashan before the preliminary treatment of my wife's feet permitted us to proceed.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
any competition
From this reading THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading We left Kashan in the native "khagvar," two shallow boxes placed on a mule's back, the boxes laden equally to balance the load on either side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading We left Kashan in the native "khagvar," two shallow boxes placed on a mule's back, the boxes laden equally to balance the load on either side.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Here we spent our Christmas Day, dejected and home-sick.
SULTAN'SnounUS /ˈsʌltənz/
possessive form of “sultan” — the ruler of a Muslim country (especially of the former Ottoman Empire)
From this reading THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We lingered three days at Kashan before the preliminary treatment of my wife's feet permitted us to proceed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We lingered three days at Kashan before the preliminary treatment of my wife's feet permitted us to proceed.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading We lingered three days at Kashan before the preliminary treatment of my wife's feet permitted us to proceed.
turkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
turnipsnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəps/
plural of “turnip” — widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We left Kashan in the native "khagvar," two shallow boxes placed on a mule's back, the boxes laden equally to balance the load on either side.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We lingered three days at Kashan before the preliminary treatment of my wife's feet permitted us to proceed.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We lingered three days at Kashan before the preliminary treatment of my wife's feet permitted us to proceed.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading THE MOST MISERABLE OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS--RACE BETWEEN WHEEL AND SULTAN'S CAVALRYMEN--DESERTED BY A COWARDLY DRIVER.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading We lingered three days at Kashan before the preliminary treatment of my wife's feet permitted us to proceed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In vain we searched the bazaars for a turkey, goose, or duck for our Christmas dinner, but as if to recompense us for our earnest efforts to celebrate, a ragged coolie brought us a rabbit, and with turnips in lieu of sweet potatoes, we endeavored to deceive ourselves into believing we had enjoyed a good old-fashioned Southern feast.
