Chapter IX

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

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

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

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

reduce to bankruptcy

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

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

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading For the first time in his life, then, he felt the imperative need of drawing breath for a moment's gratified contemplation.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

the act of buying

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

informal terms for money

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading For the first time in his life, then, he felt the imperative need of drawing breath for a moment's gratified contemplation.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading For the first time in his life, then, he felt the imperative need of drawing breath for a moment's gratified contemplation.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

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From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading For the first time in his life, then, he felt the imperative need of drawing breath for a moment's gratified contemplation.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

having received what was desired

From this reading For the first time in his life, then, he felt the imperative need of drawing breath for a moment's gratified contemplation.

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

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

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

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

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

From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

having no employment

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

requiring attention or action

From this reading For the first time in his life, then, he felt the imperative need of drawing breath for a moment's gratified contemplation.

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

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

past form of “intrude” — enter uninvited

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For the first time in his life, then, he felt the imperative need of drawing breath for a moment's gratified contemplation.

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

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

worth remembering

From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

someone who dislikes people in general

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading For the first time in his life, then, he felt the imperative need of drawing breath for a moment's gratified contemplation.

a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading For the first time in his life, then, he felt the imperative need of drawing breath for a moment's gratified contemplation.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

and nothing more

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

for each

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

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From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

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From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

the act of searching for something

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

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From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

the season of growth

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

make square

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

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

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For the first time in his life, then, he felt the imperative need of drawing breath for a moment's gratified contemplation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

being five more than thirty

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On that memorable day in June Fargus, for the first time, had broken his prison-like routine and taken in the middle of the afternoon an hour's relaxation.

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

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

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From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

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

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

ordered well

From this reading THE MISANTHROPE IN LOVE It was now a little over four months since Sheila Vaughn had intruded upon the well-ordered and sufficient existence of the misanthrope.

in or at the place that

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Three bits of good fortune, arriving together, had inclined him to such an unusual vacation: the monthly contract for clams, thanks to his shrewdness was ten per cent below the market; second, he had concluded a deal by which he took over the establishment of his chief competitor for the theater trade, at terms offered only by a bankrupt; third, he had discovered that his monthly personal expenses had fallen thirty-five cents below the average.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading He sauntered over to Washington Square where, yielding to the pleasure of the spring and his own good humor, he installed himself on a shady bench, buying a newspaper in an automatic seeking for some reason to be idling there.