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From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She desired more than she possessed, spent no effort in endeavoring to drill herself into being satisfied with what she had, but kicked against the pricks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She desired more than she possessed, spent no effort in endeavoring to drill herself into being satisfied with what she had, but kicked against the pricks.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The gilt was wearing off the prize she had won, and each day she grew more impatient for change.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading It was not in her to wish that she were otherwise gifted and that she could rest content with present conditions.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading It was not in her to wish that she were otherwise gifted and that she could rest content with present conditions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was not in her to wish that she were otherwise gifted and that she could rest content with present conditions.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
wanted intensely
From this reading She desired more than she possessed, spent no effort in endeavoring to drill herself into being satisfied with what she had, but kicked against the pricks.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading She desired more than she possessed, spent no effort in endeavoring to drill herself into being satisfied with what she had, but kicked against the pricks.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The gilt was wearing off the prize she had won, and each day she grew more impatient for change.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She desired more than she possessed, spent no effort in endeavoring to drill herself into being satisfied with what she had, but kicked against the pricks.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading She desired more than she possessed, spent no effort in endeavoring to drill herself into being satisfied with what she had, but kicked against the pricks.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The gilt was wearing off the prize she had won, and each day she grew more impatient for change.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Of Maddison’s friends she had met only Mortimer and West.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading It was not in her to wish that she were otherwise gifted and that she could rest content with present conditions.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The gilt was wearing off the prize she had won, and each day she grew more impatient for change.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The gilt was wearing off the prize she had won, and each day she grew more impatient for change.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The gilt was wearing off the prize she had won, and each day she grew more impatient for change.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not in her to wish that she were otherwise gifted and that she could rest content with present conditions.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading The gilt was wearing off the prize she had won, and each day she grew more impatient for change.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She desired more than she possessed, spent no effort in endeavoring to drill herself into being satisfied with what she had, but kicked against the pricks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading She desired more than she possessed, spent no effort in endeavoring to drill herself into being satisfied with what she had, but kicked against the pricks.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
take the midday meal
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
MADDISON
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From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
Maddison's
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From this reading Of Maddison’s friends she had met only Mortimer and West.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Of Maddison’s friends she had met only Mortimer and West.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The gilt was wearing off the prize she had won, and each day she grew more impatient for change.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading Of Maddison’s friends she had met only Mortimer and West.
not any; not one
From this reading She desired more than she possessed, spent no effort in endeavoring to drill herself into being satisfied with what she had, but kicked against the pricks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not in her to wish that she were otherwise gifted and that she could rest content with present conditions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The gilt was wearing off the prize she had won, and each day she grew more impatient for change.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
and nothing more
From this reading Of Maddison’s friends she had met only Mortimer and West.
in other respects or ways
From this reading It was not in her to wish that she were otherwise gifted and that she could rest content with present conditions.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She desired more than she possessed, spent no effort in endeavoring to drill herself into being satisfied with what she had, but kicked against the pricks.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was not in her to wish that she were otherwise gifted and that she could rest content with present conditions.
pricksnounUS /prɪks/
plural of “prick” — insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
From this reading She desired more than she possessed, spent no effort in endeavoring to drill herself into being satisfied with what she had, but kicked against the pricks.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The gilt was wearing off the prize she had won, and each day she grew more impatient for change.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was not in her to wish that she were otherwise gifted and that she could rest content with present conditions.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading She desired more than she possessed, spent no effort in endeavoring to drill herself into being satisfied with what she had, but kicked against the pricks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gilt was wearing off the prize she had won, and each day she grew more impatient for change.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She desired more than she possessed, spent no effort in endeavoring to drill herself into being satisfied with what she had, but kicked against the pricks.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
suppersnounUS /ˈsʌpərz/
plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She desired more than she possessed, spent no effort in endeavoring to drill herself into being satisfied with what she had, but kicked against the pricks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not in her to wish that she were otherwise gifted and that she could rest content with present conditions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading The gilt was wearing off the prize she had won, and each day she grew more impatient for change.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not in her to wish that she were otherwise gifted and that she could rest content with present conditions.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Of Maddison’s friends she had met only Mortimer and West.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She desired more than she possessed, spent no effort in endeavoring to drill herself into being satisfied with what she had, but kicked against the pricks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading MADDISON being engaged to lunch and tea on the following Sunday—the first of those on which he expected his suppers to commence again—Marian was left to herself the whole day, spending it in lounging discontent.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was not in her to wish that she were otherwise gifted and that she could rest content with present conditions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not in her to wish that she were otherwise gifted and that she could rest content with present conditions.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The gilt was wearing off the prize she had won, and each day she grew more impatient for change.
