used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was able to support a wife provided they were to live simply and economically.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He was able to support a wife provided they were to live simply and economically.
accedeverbUS /ækˈsiːd/
yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
(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 He felt sure that Selma understood his circumstances and was no less ready than he to forego luxuries in order that they might be all in all to each other spiritually as husband and wife.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt sure that Selma understood his circumstances and was no less ready than he to forego luxuries in order that they might be all in all to each other spiritually as husband and wife.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides he had hopes that his clientage would continue to grow so that he would be able to provide all reasonable comforts for his new home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He felt sure that Selma understood his circumstances and was no less ready than he to forego luxuries in order that they might be all in all to each other spiritually as husband and wife.
clientagenoun
relation of a client to a patron
From this reading Besides he had hopes that his clientage would continue to grow so that he would be able to provide all reasonable comforts for his new home.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading Besides he had hopes that his clientage would continue to grow so that he would be able to provide all reasonable comforts for his new home.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Besides he had hopes that his clientage would continue to grow so that he would be able to provide all reasonable comforts for his new home.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
greatly pleased
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
economicallyadverbUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkli/
with respect to economic science
From this reading He was able to support a wife provided they were to live simply and economically.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt sure that Selma understood his circumstances and was no less ready than he to forego luxuries in order that they might be all in all to each other spiritually as husband and wife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
foregoverbUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading He felt sure that Selma understood his circumstances and was no less ready than he to forego luxuries in order that they might be all in all to each other spiritually as husband and wife.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Besides he had hopes that his clientage would continue to grow so that he would be able to provide all reasonable comforts for his new home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Besides he had hopes that his clientage would continue to grow so that he would be able to provide all reasonable comforts for his new home.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Besides he had hopes that his clientage would continue to grow so that he would be able to provide all reasonable comforts for his new home.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He felt sure that Selma understood his circumstances and was no less ready than he to forego luxuries in order that they might be all in all to each other spiritually as husband and wife.
of the present time and place
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He felt sure that Selma understood his circumstances and was no less ready than he to forego luxuries in order that they might be all in all to each other spiritually as husband and wife.
Littleton
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From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He was able to support a wife provided they were to live simply and economically.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading He felt sure that Selma understood his circumstances and was no less ready than he to forego luxuries in order that they might be all in all to each other spiritually as husband and wife.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He felt sure that Selma understood his circumstances and was no less ready than he to forego luxuries in order that they might be all in all to each other spiritually as husband and wife.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Besides he had hopes that his clientage would continue to grow so that he would be able to provide all reasonable comforts for his new home.
not any; not one
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
on one occasion
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He felt sure that Selma understood his circumstances and was no less ready than he to forego luxuries in order that they might be all in all to each other spiritually as husband and wife.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Besides he had hopes that his clientage would continue to grow so that he would be able to provide all reasonable comforts for his new home.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He was able to support a wife provided they were to live simply and economically.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He felt sure that Selma understood his circumstances and was no less ready than he to forego luxuries in order that they might be all in all to each other spiritually as husband and wife.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Besides he had hopes that his clientage would continue to grow so that he would be able to provide all reasonable comforts for his new home.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
SelmanounUS /ˈselmə/
a town in central Alabama on the Alabama river; in 1965 it was the center of a drive to register Black voters
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
and nothing more
From this reading He was able to support a wife provided they were to live simply and economically.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Besides he had hopes that his clientage would continue to grow so that he would be able to provide all reasonable comforts for his new home.
spirituallyadverbUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəliː/
in a spiritual manner
From this reading He felt sure that Selma understood his circumstances and was no less ready than he to forego luxuries in order that they might be all in all to each other spiritually as husband and wife.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading He was able to support a wife provided they were to live simply and economically.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He felt sure that Selma understood his circumstances and was no less ready than he to forego luxuries in order that they might be all in all to each other spiritually as husband and wife.
tediumnounUS /ˈtiːdiəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He felt sure that Selma understood his circumstances and was no less ready than he to forego luxuries in order that they might be all in all to each other spiritually as husband and wife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He felt sure that Selma understood his circumstances and was no less ready than he to forego luxuries in order that they might be all in all to each other spiritually as husband and wife.
communicated in words
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was able to support a wife provided they were to live simply and economically.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was able to support a wife provided they were to live simply and economically.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He had uttered his wish in sincerity, for there was really no reason for waiting, and by an immediate marriage they would escape the tedium of an engagement during which they could hope to see each other but rarely.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Littleton had not expected that Selma would accede to his request to be married at once, but he was delighted at her decision.
