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From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
A-boat
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From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
(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 He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading He asserted he needed the exercise, and if he missed it between Saturday noon and Sunday night, he was “stale” for the rest of the week.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jeannette earnestly hoped that this would mean her husband would spend more time with her at week-ends.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
dearly loved
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He asserted he needed the exercise, and if he missed it between Saturday noon and Sunday night, he was “stale” for the rest of the week.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
in a serious manner
From this reading Jeannette earnestly hoped that this would mean her husband would spend more time with her at week-ends.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading He asserted he needed the exercise, and if he missed it between Saturday noon and Sunday night, he was “stale” for the rest of the week.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jeannette earnestly hoped that this would mean her husband would spend more time with her at week-ends.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Jeannette earnestly hoped that this would mean her husband would spend more time with her at week-ends.
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Jeannette earnestly hoped that this would mean her husband would spend more time with her at week-ends.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He asserted he needed the exercise, and if he missed it between Saturday noon and Sunday night, he was “stale” for the rest of the week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
Jeannette
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From this reading Jeannette earnestly hoped that this would mean her husband would spend more time with her at week-ends.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
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 He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
Martin'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtənz/
possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Jeannette earnestly hoped that this would mean her husband would spend more time with her at week-ends.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading He asserted he needed the exercise, and if he missed it between Saturday noon and Sunday night, he was “stale” for the rest of the week.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jeannette earnestly hoped that this would mean her husband would spend more time with her at week-ends.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He asserted he needed the exercise, and if he missed it between Saturday noon and Sunday night, he was “stale” for the rest of the week.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He asserted he needed the exercise, and if he missed it between Saturday noon and Sunday night, he was “stale” for the rest of the week.
the middle of the day
From this reading He asserted he needed the exercise, and if he missed it between Saturday noon and Sunday night, he was “stale” for the rest of the week.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
others
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From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He asserted he needed the exercise, and if he missed it between Saturday noon and Sunday night, he was “stale” for the rest of the week.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
be seated
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Jeannette earnestly hoped that this would mean her husband would spend more time with her at week-ends.
staleadjectiveUS /steɪl/
lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age
From this reading He asserted he needed the exercise, and if he missed it between Saturday noon and Sunday night, he was “stale” for the rest of the week.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He asserted he needed the exercise, and if he missed it between Saturday noon and Sunday night, he was “stale” for the rest of the week.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jeannette earnestly hoped that this would mean her husband would spend more time with her at week-ends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jeannette earnestly hoped that this would mean her husband would spend more time with her at week-ends.
up to a particular time
From this reading He was gone from Monday till Friday all day, and she felt that at least part of his Saturday afternoons and Sundays should be hers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Jeannette earnestly hoped that this would mean her husband would spend more time with her at week-ends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
towedverbUS /toʊd/
past form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He asserted he needed the exercise, and if he missed it between Saturday noon and Sunday night, he was “stale” for the rest of the week.
week-ends
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From this reading Jeannette earnestly hoped that this would mean her husband would spend more time with her at week-ends.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading But Martin always wanted to _do_ things on these days; he wanted some active form of amusement, some excitement, a “party,” as he called it; he was never content to sit at home and read or go for a walk with his wife.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jeannette earnestly hoped that this would mean her husband would spend more time with her at week-ends.
yacht-racing
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From this reading § 1 September brought an end to the yacht-racing and a few weeks later Martin’s beloved A-boat was towed with a number of others a mile or two down the Sound to be housed in winter quarters.
