Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

a cordial disposition

From this reading Then the amity of the dinner was destroyed by the nagging of the Swansons.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

plural of “bakery” — a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then the amity of the dinner was destroyed by the nagging of the Swansons.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

shop where dry cleaning is done

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

plural of “cocktail” — a short mixed drink

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

travel along a zigzag path

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

plural of “delicatessen” — ready-to-eat food products

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading Then the amity of the dinner was destroyed by the nagging of the Swansons.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Then the amity of the dinner was destroyed by the nagging of the Swansons.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

the act of departing

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

destroyed or killed

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

a high place

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

the work of cleaning and running a house

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

full of or producing joy

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

held dear

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

joined in matrimony

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

continually complaining or faultfinding

From this reading Then the amity of the dinner was destroyed by the nagging of the Swansons.

not any; not one

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

not in physical motion

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

plural of “stove” — a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then the amity of the dinner was destroyed by the nagging of the Swansons.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the amity of the dinner was destroyed by the nagging of the Swansons.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

covered or furnished with tiles

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

not paid

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

the absence of matter

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

forceful exertion

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

which person or people

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading They had but two, one, or no children; and despite the myth that the Great War had made work respectable, their husbands objected to their “wasting time and getting a lot of crank ideas” in unpaid social work, and still more to their causing a rumor, by earning money, that they were not adequately supported.

but in spite of that

From this reading Though they had few servants, yet with gas stoves, electric ranges and dish-washers and vacuum cleaners, and tiled kitchen walls, their houses were so convenient that they had little housework, and much of their food came from bakeries and delicatessens.

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From this reading I Babbitt was fond of his friends, he loved the importance of being host and shouting, “Certainly, you’re going to have smore chicken--the idea!” and he appreciated the genius of T. Cholmondeley Frink, but the vigor of the cocktails was gone, and the more he ate the less joyful he felt.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.

the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading In Floral Heights and the other prosperous sections of Zenith, especially in the “young married set,” there were many women who had nothing to do.