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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
age
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
agree
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He could not stand such excitement himself, he said, and he wanted his wife at home to cheer and solace his declining years.
away
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From this reading So the beautiful bridal dresses hung in the wardrobe unworn, and the costly jewels hid their brightness locked away in their caskets.
beautiful
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From this reading So the beautiful bridal dresses hung in the wardrobe unworn, and the costly jewels hid their brightness locked away in their caskets.
beauty
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
bridal
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From this reading So the beautiful bridal dresses hung in the wardrobe unworn, and the costly jewels hid their brightness locked away in their caskets.
bridegroom
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
brightness
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From this reading So the beautiful bridal dresses hung in the wardrobe unworn, and the costly jewels hid their brightness locked away in their caskets.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
caskets
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From this reading So the beautiful bridal dresses hung in the wardrobe unworn, and the costly jewels hid their brightness locked away in their caskets.
cheer
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From this reading He could not stand such excitement himself, he said, and he wanted his wife at home to cheer and solace his declining years.
common
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
condemned
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From this reading Xenie had small need for these things in the lonely life to which she found herself condemned by her foolish, doting old husband.
costly
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From this reading So the beautiful bridal dresses hung in the wardrobe unworn, and the costly jewels hid their brightness locked away in their caskets.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not stand such excitement himself, he said, and he wanted his wife at home to cheer and solace his declining years.
declining
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From this reading He could not stand such excitement himself, he said, and he wanted his wife at home to cheer and solace his declining years.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
doting
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From this reading Xenie had small need for these things in the lonely life to which she found herself condemned by her foolish, doting old husband.
dresses
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From this reading So the beautiful bridal dresses hung in the wardrobe unworn, and the costly jewels hid their brightness locked away in their caskets.
elderly
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
excitement
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From this reading He could not stand such excitement himself, he said, and he wanted his wife at home to cheer and solace his declining years.
festivities
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From this reading Several months of irksome quiet to Mrs. St. John succeeded the festivities that followed upon her marriage.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪd/
prepared and equipped for a particular purpose
From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
followed
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From this reading Several months of irksome quiet to Mrs. St. John succeeded the festivities that followed upon her marriage.
foolish
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From this reading Xenie had small need for these things in the lonely life to which she found herself condemned by her foolish, doting old husband.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Xenie had small need for these things in the lonely life to which she found herself condemned by her foolish, doting old husband.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
gayeties
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Xenie had small need for these things in the lonely life to which she found herself condemned by her foolish, doting old husband.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
health
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Several months of irksome quiet to Mrs. St. John succeeded the festivities that followed upon her marriage.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Xenie had small need for these things in the lonely life to which she found herself condemned by her foolish, doting old husband.
hid
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From this reading So the beautiful bridal dresses hung in the wardrobe unworn, and the costly jewels hid their brightness locked away in their caskets.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He could not stand such excitement himself, he said, and he wanted his wife at home to cheer and solace his declining years.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
home
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From this reading He could not stand such excitement himself, he said, and he wanted his wife at home to cheer and solace his declining years.
hung
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From this reading So the beautiful bridal dresses hung in the wardrobe unworn, and the costly jewels hid their brightness locked away in their caskets.
husband
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From this reading Xenie had small need for these things in the lonely life to which she found herself condemned by her foolish, doting old husband.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
irksome
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From this reading Several months of irksome quiet to Mrs. St. John succeeded the festivities that followed upon her marriage.
jewels
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From this reading So the beautiful bridal dresses hung in the wardrobe unworn, and the costly jewels hid their brightness locked away in their caskets.
John
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From this reading Several months of irksome quiet to Mrs. St. John succeeded the festivities that followed upon her marriage.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Xenie had small need for these things in the lonely life to which she found herself condemned by her foolish, doting old husband.
locked
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From this reading So the beautiful bridal dresses hung in the wardrobe unworn, and the costly jewels hid their brightness locked away in their caskets.
lonely
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From this reading Xenie had small need for these things in the lonely life to which she found herself condemned by her foolish, doting old husband.
marriage
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From this reading Several months of irksome quiet to Mrs. St. John succeeded the festivities that followed upon her marriage.
months
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From this reading Several months of irksome quiet to Mrs. St. John succeeded the festivities that followed upon her marriage.
Mrs
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From this reading Several months of irksome quiet to Mrs. St. John succeeded the festivities that followed upon her marriage.
neednounUS /need/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Xenie had small need for these things in the lonely life to which she found herself condemned by her foolish, doting old husband.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
obstinacy
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Several months of irksome quiet to Mrs. St. John succeeded the festivities that followed upon her marriage.
old
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
participation
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
pleasure
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
pre-eminently
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
prohibited
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
protracted
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
quiet
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From this reading Several months of irksome quiet to Mrs. St. John succeeded the festivities that followed upon her marriage.
reason
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
said
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From this reading He could not stand such excitement himself, he said, and he wanted his wife at home to cheer and solace his declining years.
scenes
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
selfish
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
Several
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From this reading Several months of irksome quiet to Mrs. St. John succeeded the festivities that followed upon her marriage.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
shine
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
small
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From this reading Xenie had small need for these things in the lonely life to which she found herself condemned by her foolish, doting old husband.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
solace
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From this reading He could not stand such excitement himself, he said, and he wanted his wife at home to cheer and solace his declining years.
St
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From this reading Several months of irksome quiet to Mrs. St. John succeeded the festivities that followed upon her marriage.
stand
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From this reading He could not stand such excitement himself, he said, and he wanted his wife at home to cheer and solace his declining years.
succeeded
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From this reading Several months of irksome quiet to Mrs. St. John succeeded the festivities that followed upon her marriage.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He could not stand such excitement himself, he said, and he wanted his wife at home to cheer and solace his declining years.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several months of irksome quiet to Mrs. St. John succeeded the festivities that followed upon her marriage.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Several months of irksome quiet to Mrs. St. John succeeded the festivities that followed upon her marriage.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So the beautiful bridal dresses hung in the wardrobe unworn, and the costly jewels hid their brightness locked away in their caskets.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Xenie had small need for these things in the lonely life to which she found herself condemned by her foolish, doting old husband.
things
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From this reading Xenie had small need for these things in the lonely life to which she found herself condemned by her foolish, doting old husband.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several months of irksome quiet to Mrs. St. John succeeded the festivities that followed upon her marriage.
unworn
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From this reading So the beautiful bridal dresses hung in the wardrobe unworn, and the costly jewels hid their brightness locked away in their caskets.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Several months of irksome quiet to Mrs. St. John succeeded the festivities that followed upon her marriage.
wanted
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From this reading He could not stand such excitement himself, he said, and he wanted his wife at home to cheer and solace his declining years.
wardrobe
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From this reading So the beautiful bridal dresses hung in the wardrobe unworn, and the costly jewels hid their brightness locked away in their caskets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
wife
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
Xenie
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From this reading Xenie had small need for these things in the lonely life to which she found herself condemned by her foolish, doting old husband.
years
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From this reading He could not stand such excitement himself, he said, and he wanted his wife at home to cheer and solace his declining years.
youth
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From this reading Her elderly bridegroom found that protracted gayeties did not agree with his age and health, and with the obstinacy common to a selfish old age, he prohibited his wife from participation in those scenes of pleasure in which, by reason of her youth and beauty, she was so pre-eminently fitted to shine.
