Chapter II

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

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

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

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From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

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From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

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

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

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

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

for the reason that

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

past form of “cajole” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Naturally, learning that her husband would not think of leaving the city, Mrs. Ashby was firm in the decision to remain home, too.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

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From this reading Ruth did not wish to leave her mother, so that eliminated the three Ashbys from Mr. Dalken’s list.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Naturally, learning that her husband would not think of leaving the city, Mrs. Ashby was firm in the decision to remain home, too.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Ruth did not wish to leave her mother, so that eliminated the three Ashbys from Mr. Dalken’s list.

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From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

past form of “eliminate” — terminate, end, or take out

From this reading Ruth did not wish to leave her mother, so that eliminated the three Ashbys from Mr. Dalken’s list.

causing envy

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

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From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Naturally, learning that her husband would not think of leaving the city, Mrs. Ashby was firm in the decision to remain home, too.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

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

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ruth did not wish to leave her mother, so that eliminated the three Ashbys from Mr. Dalken’s list.

the act of departing

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

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

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

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

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Naturally, learning that her husband would not think of leaving the city, Mrs. Ashby was firm in the decision to remain home, too.

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

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Naturally, learning that her husband would not think of leaving the city, Mrs. Ashby was firm in the decision to remain home, too.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Naturally, learning that her husband would not think of leaving the city, Mrs. Ashby was firm in the decision to remain home, too.

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

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Naturally, learning that her husband would not think of leaving the city, Mrs. Ashby was firm in the decision to remain home, too.

go away from a place

From this reading Ruth did not wish to leave her mother, so that eliminated the three Ashbys from Mr. Dalken’s list.

the act of departing

From this reading Naturally, learning that her husband would not think of leaving the city, Mrs. Ashby was firm in the decision to remain home, too.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading Ruth did not wish to leave her mother, so that eliminated the three Ashbys from Mr. Dalken’s list.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

kept in good condition

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

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

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Ruth did not wish to leave her mother, so that eliminated the three Ashbys from Mr. Dalken’s list.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Naturally, learning that her husband would not think of leaving the city, Mrs. Ashby was firm in the decision to remain home, too.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally, learning that her husband would not think of leaving the city, Mrs. Ashby was firm in the decision to remain home, too.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

on one occasion

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

plural of “persuasion” — the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

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From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

plural of “prophecy” — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

regain or make up for

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Naturally, learning that her husband would not think of leaving the city, Mrs. Ashby was firm in the decision to remain home, too.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Ruth did not wish to leave her mother, so that eliminated the three Ashbys from Mr. Dalken’s list.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ruth did not wish to leave her mother, so that eliminated the three Ashbys from Mr. Dalken’s list.

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

restricted to something

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

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

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

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

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Naturally, learning that her husband would not think of leaving the city, Mrs. Ashby was firm in the decision to remain home, too.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

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

From this reading Ruth did not wish to leave her mother, so that eliminated the three Ashbys from Mr. Dalken’s list.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

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

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ONCE MORE In spite of persuasions, threats, and prophecies of good times to be missed, the Ashbys and Fabians could not be induced to join the proposed party to the Southwest.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Naturally, learning that her husband would not think of leaving the city, Mrs. Ashby was firm in the decision to remain home, too.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

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

From this reading Naturally, learning that her husband would not think of leaving the city, Mrs. Ashby was firm in the decision to remain home, too.

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

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

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

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Ruth did not wish to leave her mother, so that eliminated the three Ashbys from Mr. Dalken’s list.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mr. Ashby declared that he would have to attend strictly to business after his long vacation, or Polly and Eleanor would have the opportunity for which they said they were waiting—the chance to succeed Mr. Ashby in his enviable shops.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The Fabians were not to be cajoled into going west with the rest of their friends, because they maintained that New York, being their home, was the place for them to recuperate after the delightful though lazy life on board the yacht.