used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading The romantic attachment she had formed for Romeo, in the person of Travers, prevented her enduring the presence of Darby, in the person of Kirkdale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not object to Darby’s homage, but it was certainly not worth thinking of, and would certainly meet with no reward from her hands.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
cannot
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From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading She did not object to Darby’s homage, but it was certainly not worth thinking of, and would certainly meet with no reward from her hands.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
Darby
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From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
Darby's
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From this reading She did not object to Darby’s homage, but it was certainly not worth thinking of, and would certainly meet with no reward from her hands.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not object to Darby’s homage, but it was certainly not worth thinking of, and would certainly meet with no reward from her hands.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading The romantic attachment she had formed for Romeo, in the person of Travers, prevented her enduring the presence of Darby, in the person of Kirkdale.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The romantic attachment she had formed for Romeo, in the person of Travers, prevented her enduring the presence of Darby, in the person of Kirkdale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She did not object to Darby’s homage, but it was certainly not worth thinking of, and would certainly meet with no reward from her hands.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace was not so reasonable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The romantic attachment she had formed for Romeo, in the person of Travers, prevented her enduring the presence of Darby, in the person of Kirkdale.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She did not object to Darby’s homage, but it was certainly not worth thinking of, and would certainly meet with no reward from her hands.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The romantic attachment she had formed for Romeo, in the person of Travers, prevented her enduring the presence of Darby, in the person of Kirkdale.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading She did not object to Darby’s homage, but it was certainly not worth thinking of, and would certainly meet with no reward from her hands.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She did not object to Darby’s homage, but it was certainly not worth thinking of, and would certainly meet with no reward from her hands.
Kirkdale
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From this reading The romantic attachment she had formed for Romeo, in the person of Travers, prevented her enduring the presence of Darby, in the person of Kirkdale.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
come together
From this reading She did not object to Darby’s homage, but it was certainly not worth thinking of, and would certainly meet with no reward from her hands.
subject to death
From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
absolutely essential
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
not any; not one
From this reading She did not object to Darby’s homage, but it was certainly not worth thinking of, and would certainly meet with no reward from her hands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Grace was not so reasonable.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading She did not object to Darby’s homage, but it was certainly not worth thinking of, and would certainly meet with no reward from her hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
a human being
From this reading The romantic attachment she had formed for Romeo, in the person of Travers, prevented her enduring the presence of Darby, in the person of Kirkdale.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The romantic attachment she had formed for Romeo, in the person of Travers, prevented her enduring the presence of Darby, in the person of Kirkdale.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The romantic attachment she had formed for Romeo, in the person of Travers, prevented her enduring the presence of Darby, in the person of Kirkdale.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Grace was not so reasonable.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading She did not object to Darby’s homage, but it was certainly not worth thinking of, and would certainly meet with no reward from her hands.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading The romantic attachment she had formed for Romeo, in the person of Travers, prevented her enduring the presence of Darby, in the person of Kirkdale.
RomeonounUS /ˈroʊmioʊ/
an ardent male lover
From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
separatelyadverbUS /ˈsepərətli/
apart from others
From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
carry out
From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading She did not object to Darby’s homage, but it was certainly not worth thinking of, and would certainly meet with no reward from her hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
Travers
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From this reading The romantic attachment she had formed for Romeo, in the person of Travers, prevented her enduring the presence of Darby, in the person of Kirkdale.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grace was not so reasonable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
which person or people
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading She really meant that she has discovered that Romeo and Darby cannot be combined in one poor mortal man, so is willing to take them separately.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She did not object to Darby’s homage, but it was certainly not worth thinking of, and would certainly meet with no reward from her hands.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As has been said by a lady who has made some study of the female heart: ‘What is really necessary to a woman’s happiness is two husbands, one for everyday and one for Sundays.’
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading She did not object to Darby’s homage, but it was certainly not worth thinking of, and would certainly meet with no reward from her hands.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She did not object to Darby’s homage, but it was certainly not worth thinking of, and would certainly meet with no reward from her hands.
