used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
(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 She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading He was less ill-tempered on Saturday, because he had finished his work, and expected to amuse himself next day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE made her wretched, and as he had never made her happy she was doubly unlucky in her marriage.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HE made her wretched, and as he had never made her happy she was doubly unlucky in her marriage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
avariciousadjective
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
for the reason that
From this reading He was less ill-tempered on Saturday, because he had finished his work, and expected to amuse himself next day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was less ill-tempered on Saturday, because he had finished his work, and expected to amuse himself next day.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading HE made her wretched, and as he had never made her happy she was doubly unlucky in her marriage.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He was less ill-tempered on Saturday, because he had finished his work, and expected to amuse himself next day.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He was less ill-tempered on Saturday, because he had finished his work, and expected to amuse himself next day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HE made her wretched, and as he had never made her happy she was doubly unlucky in her marriage.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading HE made her wretched, and as he had never made her happy she was doubly unlucky in her marriage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE made her wretched, and as he had never made her happy she was doubly unlucky in her marriage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HE made her wretched, and as he had never made her happy she was doubly unlucky in her marriage.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was less ill-tempered on Saturday, because he had finished his work, and expected to amuse himself next day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
ill-temperedadjective
annoyed and irritable
From this reading He was less ill-tempered on Saturday, because he had finished his work, and expected to amuse himself next day.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HE made her wretched, and as he had never made her happy she was doubly unlucky in her marriage.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
and nothing more
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He was less ill-tempered on Saturday, because he had finished his work, and expected to amuse himself next day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading HE made her wretched, and as he had never made her happy she was doubly unlucky in her marriage.
Madeleine
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From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
engage in
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading HE made her wretched, and as he had never made her happy she was doubly unlucky in her marriage.
joined in matrimony
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading HE made her wretched, and as he had never made her happy she was doubly unlucky in her marriage.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He was less ill-tempered on Saturday, because he had finished his work, and expected to amuse himself next day.
not any; not one
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
red-facedadjective
(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He was less ill-tempered on Saturday, because he had finished his work, and expected to amuse himself next day.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE made her wretched, and as he had never made her happy she was doubly unlucky in her marriage.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
not in physical motion
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading HE made her wretched, and as he had never made her happy she was doubly unlucky in her marriage.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE made her wretched, and as he had never made her happy she was doubly unlucky in her marriage.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
at the time that
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
which person or people
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was less ill-tempered on Saturday, because he had finished his work, and expected to amuse himself next day.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had allowed herself to be married, at sixteen, to this rough, red-faced man, who drank deeply on Sunday, was in a fury all Monday, in bad spirits on Tuesday, and worked like a horse all the rest of the week to make up for lost time, for he was avaricious, and had no leisure to think of his wife.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But a single day of good humor in a week is not enough, and Madeleine had no pleasure in seeing him merry, because she knew that he would be sure to come home the next evening in a passion.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading HE made her wretched, and as he had never made her happy she was doubly unlucky in her marriage.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But as she was young and pretty, and so gentle that it was impossible to be angry long with her, there were still intervals when he was kind and just, and when he took her hands in his and said:
