Chapter XIII

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

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

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

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

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

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Let us invite them to come to our concert because we believe that we can entertain them, and that it will pay them to be present.

for the reason that

From this reading Let us invite them to come to our concert because we believe that we can entertain them, and that it will pay them to be present.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Let us invite them to come to our concert because we believe that we can entertain them, and that it will pay them to be present.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

intending or showing kindness

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Let us invite them to come to our concert because we believe that we can entertain them, and that it will pay them to be present.

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading I DISLIKE that way of doing things.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading I DISLIKE that way of doing things.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

provide entertainment for

From this reading Let us invite them to come to our concert because we believe that we can entertain them, and that it will pay them to be present.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

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

From this reading I DISLIKE that way of doing things.

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

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

plural of “innovation” — a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation

From this reading INNOVATIONS.

increase the likelihood of

From this reading Let us invite them to come to our concert because we believe that we can entertain them, and that it will pay them to be present.

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

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

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From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let us invite them to come to our concert because we believe that we can entertain them, and that it will pay them to be present.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I DISLIKE that way of doing things.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Let us invite them to come to our concert because we believe that we can entertain them, and that it will pay them to be present.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Let us invite them to come to our concert because we believe that we can entertain them, and that it will pay them to be present.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Let us invite them to come to our concert because we believe that we can entertain them, and that it will pay them to be present.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

the act of improving yourself

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

have in common

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

express a supposition

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

express in words

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I DISLIKE that way of doing things.

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

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Let us invite them to come to our concert because we believe that we can entertain them, and that it will pay them to be present.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

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

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

a special situation

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I DISLIKE that way of doing things.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

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

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

being five more than twenty

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Let us invite them to come to our concert because we believe that we can entertain them, and that it will pay them to be present.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I DISLIKE that way of doing things.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Let us invite them to come to our concert because we believe that we can entertain them, and that it will pay them to be present.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

at the time that

From this reading People are being educated to suppose that they are engaged in a benevolent enterprise when they attend a benefit concert or entertainment.

which person or people

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Let us invite them to come to our concert because we believe that we can entertain them, and that it will pay them to be present.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Those who can not afford to go ease their consciences by saying, 'Oh, well, it is for benevolence;' when it really isn't, you know; it is for self-gratification or self-improvement, and people who ought to give twenty-five dollars for a thing learn to tell themselves that they went to the twenty-five cent supper, or concert, and that is their share, they suppose.