12th
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From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yves treats my wife as if she were a plaything, and continually assures me that she is charming.
assuresverbUS /əˈʃʊrz/
third-person singular of “assure” — make certain of
From this reading Yves treats my wife as if she were a plaything, and continually assures me that she is charming.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
bazaarsnounUS /bəˈzɑːrz/
plural of “bazaar” — a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Yves treats my wife as if she were a plaything, and continually assures me that she is charming.
cicalas
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From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
civilities
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From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Yves treats my wife as if she were a plaything, and continually assures me that she is charming.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
exasperatingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
guitarnounUS /ɡɪˈtɑːr/
a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yves treats my wife as if she were a plaything, and continually assures me that she is charming.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
long-necked
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From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yves treats my wife as if she were a plaything, and continually assures me that she is charming.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
NagasakinounUS /ˌnɑːɡɑːˈsɑːki/
a city in southern Japan on Kyushu; a leading port and shipbuilding center; on August 9, 1945 Nagasaki became the second populated area to receive an atomic bomb
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
overcomeverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌm/
win a victory over
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
pagodasnounUS /pəˈɡoʊdəz/
plural of “pagoda” — an Asian temple; usually a pyramidal tower with an upward curving roof
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
panoramanounUS /ˌpænərˈæmə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
PLAYTHINGnounUS /ˈpleɪθɪŋ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yves treats my wife as if she were a plaything, and continually assures me that she is charming.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yves treats my wife as if she were a plaything, and continually assures me that she is charming.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
treatsnounUS /triːts/
plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading Yves treats my wife as if she were a plaything, and continually assures me that she is charming.
twanging
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From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yves treats my wife as if she were a plaything, and continually assures me that she is charming.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I find her as exasperating as the cicalas on my roof; and when I am alone at home, side by side with this little creature twanging the strings of her long-necked guitar, facing this marvellous panorama of pagodas and mountains, I am overcome by sadness almost to tears.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Yves treats my wife as if she were a plaything, and continually assures me that she is charming.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Only in the evenings, winding our way through the steep, narrow streets and carrying our lanterns at the end of short sticks, we go down to Nagasaki in search of amusement at the theatres, at the tea- houses, or in the bazaars.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He is our only European visitor, and, with the exception of a few civilities and cups of tea, exchanged with our neighbors, we lead a very retired life.
Yves
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From this reading MY PLAYTHING July 12th Yves visits us whenever he is free, in the evening at five o'clock, after his duties on board are fulfilled.
