used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
at or in the front
From this reading He was working on the principle that all is grist that comes to the mill, and he was also looking ahead.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was working on the principle that all is grist that comes to the mill, and he was also looking ahead.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
in addition
From this reading He was working on the principle that all is grist that comes to the mill, and he was also looking ahead.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
amountsnounUS /əˈmaʊnts/
plural of “amount” — a quantity of money
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading He was working on the principle that all is grist that comes to the mill, and he was also looking ahead.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
couldn't
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From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
divisible by two
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
a boy or man
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
set up or found
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
a young female
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
gristnounUS /ɡrɪst/
grain intended to be or that has been ground
From this reading He was working on the principle that all is grist that comes to the mill, and he was also looking ahead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
imitatedverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was working on the principle that all is grist that comes to the mill, and he was also looking ahead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He was working on the principle that all is grist that comes to the mill, and he was also looking ahead.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
engage in
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
merry-merry
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From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading He was working on the principle that all is grist that comes to the mill, and he was also looking ahead.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
Nautchnoun
an intricate traditional dance in India performed by professional dancing girls
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
something you have to do
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
and nothing more
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
overlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
performernounUS /pərˈfɔːrmər/
an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading He was working on the principle that all is grist that comes to the mill, and he was also looking ahead.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
quiverings
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From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
sanctionedadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋkʃənd/
conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
sensuousadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəs/
taking delight in beauty
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
shapelyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpli/
having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There are, as a rule, a pretty gay lot of boys in those Southern towns, and they are not averse to paying a good bit of money for a show after the show, especially if it is the kind that is forbidden.
twistings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
precisely as stated
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
WebernounUS /ˈwebər/
a unit of magnetic flux equal to 100,000,000 maxwells
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
(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 Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
at the time that
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here was a chance that a good, clever, astute fellow like him couldn’t very well overlook, and he proceeded to have her taught a few dances of the kind that are not sanctioned in polite society, or even on the stage, or which make any pretence to being legitimate.
belonging to which person
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
windings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the sensuous dance of the Nautch girl can be imitated in all of its windings, twistings and quiverings by a shapely American girl whose disregard for clothing amounts to almost contempt--that is, on certain occasions--there is enough money to make it an object not only for the performer but the manager.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He was working on the principle that all is grist that comes to the mill, and he was also looking ahead.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The manager found out she had a figure that would have been worth a place in the front row of the merry-merry of Weber and Fields when that firm was at its best.
