used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
cannot
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From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The woman who is estranged from her husband, who no longer cares for him, has no need to proclaim the tidings upon the house-tops.
CHAMBRE
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From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
cocottenoun
a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
deem to be
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
estrangedadjectiveUS /eˈstreɪndʒd/
caused to be unloved
From this reading The woman who is estranged from her husband, who no longer cares for him, has no need to proclaim the tidings upon the house-tops.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The woman who is estranged from her husband, who no longer cares for him, has no need to proclaim the tidings upon the house-tops.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The woman who is estranged from her husband, who no longer cares for him, has no need to proclaim the tidings upon the house-tops.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The woman who is estranged from her husband, who no longer cares for him, has no need to proclaim the tidings upon the house-tops.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
house-tops
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From this reading The woman who is estranged from her husband, who no longer cares for him, has no need to proclaim the tidings upon the house-tops.
how
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From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
Juan
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From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
for more time
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
LOUER
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From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
engage in
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
middle-classadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəlˈklæs/
occupying a socioeconomic position intermediate between those of the lower classes and the wealthy
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The woman who is estranged from her husband, who no longer cares for him, has no need to proclaim the tidings upon the house-tops.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
not any; not one
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
nunnounUS /nʌn/
a woman religious
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
many times at short intervals
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
and nothing more
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading The woman who is estranged from her husband, who no longer cares for him, has no need to proclaim the tidings upon the house-tops.
with speed
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
express in speech
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
spousenounUS /spaʊs/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
subtlyadverbUS /ˈsʌtəli/
in a subtle manner
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The woman who is estranged from her husband, who no longer cares for him, has no need to proclaim the tidings upon the house-tops.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
uncatalogued
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From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
UNE
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From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The woman who is estranged from her husband, who no longer cares for him, has no need to proclaim the tidings upon the house-tops.
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
at the time that
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
in or at the place that
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
which person or people
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading One often hears a man speak of an unhappy wife as that “poor little woman,” but he never doubts that he can make her happy where her spouse has failed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Men are subtly and quickly aware that her heart is free, and consider not only that she is fair game for any arrows they may care to shoot, but that they are offering her something she cannot live without and that she is sure to accept from someone sooner or later.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
a late time of life
From this reading There is a story told of Don Juan which relates how the famous gallant was unsuccessful with three women in his life; one was a middle-class woman who adored her husband, the second was a nun who kept true to her vows, and the third was a _cocotte_ who, having lived the “gay life” for many years and “ ... grown old in the service of pleasure, love no longer made any appeal.”
À
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From this reading UNE CHAMBRE À LOUER There is some uncatalogued sense in man which seems immediately aware when a woman is at a loose end, when there is _une chambre à louer_ in her heart.
