Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Many such hostelries were scattered throughout the theatre district of New York, and as a rule they prospered exceedingly well.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

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

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

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

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Many such hostelries were scattered throughout the theatre district of New York, and as a rule they prospered exceedingly well.

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

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

a person with fair skin and hair

From this reading They enjoyed in common the same class of patronage--blonde ladies with lengthy visiting-lists of gentlemen callers.

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading There was the same monotonous sameness in the gaudy decorations and furnishings; the same hilarious crowd in the cafe downstairs; the same overdressed, over-rouged women in the elevator and halls.

plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor

From this reading They enjoyed in common the same class of patronage--blonde ladies with lengthy visiting-lists of gentlemen callers.

give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading They enjoyed in common the same class of patronage--blonde ladies with lengthy visiting-lists of gentlemen callers.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading They enjoyed in common the same class of patronage--blonde ladies with lengthy visiting-lists of gentlemen callers.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading There was the same monotonous sameness in the gaudy decorations and furnishings; the same hilarious crowd in the cafe downstairs; the same overdressed, over-rouged women in the elevator and halls.

plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify

From this reading There was the same monotonous sameness in the gaudy decorations and furnishings; the same hilarious crowd in the cafe downstairs; the same overdressed, over-rouged women in the elevator and halls.

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From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Many such hostelries were scattered throughout the theatre district of New York, and as a rule they prospered exceedingly well.

on a floor below

From this reading There was the same monotonous sameness in the gaudy decorations and furnishings; the same hilarious crowd in the cafe downstairs; the same overdressed, over-rouged women in the elevator and halls.

lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building

From this reading There was the same monotonous sameness in the gaudy decorations and furnishings; the same hilarious crowd in the cafe downstairs; the same overdressed, over-rouged women in the elevator and halls.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading They enjoyed in common the same class of patronage--blonde ladies with lengthy visiting-lists of gentlemen callers.

to an extreme degree

From this reading Many such hostelries were scattered throughout the theatre district of New York, and as a rule they prospered exceedingly well.

giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading There was the same monotonous sameness in the gaudy decorations and furnishings; the same hilarious crowd in the cafe downstairs; the same overdressed, over-rouged women in the elevator and halls.

tastelessly showy

From this reading There was the same monotonous sameness in the gaudy decorations and furnishings; the same hilarious crowd in the cafe downstairs; the same overdressed, over-rouged women in the elevator and halls.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading They enjoyed in common the same class of patronage--blonde ladies with lengthy visiting-lists of gentlemen callers.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading There was the same monotonous sameness in the gaudy decorations and furnishings; the same hilarious crowd in the cafe downstairs; the same overdressed, over-rouged women in the elevator and halls.

marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter

From this reading There was the same monotonous sameness in the gaudy decorations and furnishings; the same hilarious crowd in the cafe downstairs; the same overdressed, over-rouged women in the elevator and halls.

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From this reading Many such hostelries were scattered throughout the theatre district of New York, and as a rule they prospered exceedingly well.

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

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

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

From this reading There was the same monotonous sameness in the gaudy decorations and furnishings; the same hilarious crowd in the cafe downstairs; the same overdressed, over-rouged women in the elevator and halls.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Invariably they were of the same type.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading They enjoyed in common the same class of patronage--blonde ladies with lengthy visiting-lists of gentlemen callers.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading They enjoyed in common the same class of patronage--blonde ladies with lengthy visiting-lists of gentlemen callers.

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From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

one of the five boroughs of New York City

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

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

From this reading Many such hostelries were scattered throughout the theatre district of New York, and as a rule they prospered exceedingly well.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading There was the same monotonous sameness in the gaudy decorations and furnishings; the same hilarious crowd in the cafe downstairs; the same overdressed, over-rouged women in the elevator and halls.

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

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

From this reading Many such hostelries were scattered throughout the theatre district of New York, and as a rule they prospered exceedingly well.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

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From this reading There was the same monotonous sameness in the gaudy decorations and furnishings; the same hilarious crowd in the cafe downstairs; the same overdressed, over-rouged women in the elevator and halls.

dressed too elaborately

From this reading There was the same monotonous sameness in the gaudy decorations and furnishings; the same hilarious crowd in the cafe downstairs; the same overdressed, over-rouged women in the elevator and halls.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading They enjoyed in common the same class of patronage--blonde ladies with lengthy visiting-lists of gentlemen callers.

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From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

yielding material gain or profit

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

having a tendency (to); often used in combination

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

From this reading Many such hostelries were scattered throughout the theatre district of New York, and as a rule they prospered exceedingly well.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Many such hostelries were scattered throughout the theatre district of New York, and as a rule they prospered exceedingly well.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Invariably they were of the same type.

the quality of being alike

From this reading There was the same monotonous sameness in the gaudy decorations and furnishings; the same hilarious crowd in the cafe downstairs; the same overdressed, over-rouged women in the elevator and halls.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Many such hostelries were scattered throughout the theatre district of New York, and as a rule they prospered exceedingly well.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Many such hostelries were scattered throughout the theatre district of New York, and as a rule they prospered exceedingly well.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

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

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

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

From this reading Many such hostelries were scattered throughout the theatre district of New York, and as a rule they prospered exceedingly well.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was the same monotonous sameness in the gaudy decorations and furnishings; the same hilarious crowd in the cafe downstairs; the same overdressed, over-rouged women in the elevator and halls.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

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

From this reading Many such hostelries were scattered throughout the theatre district of New York, and as a rule they prospered exceedingly well.

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

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Many such hostelries were scattered throughout the theatre district of New York, and as a rule they prospered exceedingly well.

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

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Invariably they were of the same type.

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From this reading They enjoyed in common the same class of patronage--blonde ladies with lengthy visiting-lists of gentlemen callers.

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

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

(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 The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

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

From this reading Many such hostelries were scattered throughout the theatre district of New York, and as a rule they prospered exceedingly well.

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

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

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

From this reading The Pomona, on West ---- Street, was well known among those swell apartment houses of Manhattan which find it profitable to cater to the liberal-spending demi-monde, and therefore are not prone to be too fastidious regarding the morals of their tenants.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They enjoyed in common the same class of patronage--blonde ladies with lengthy visiting-lists of gentlemen callers.

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

From this reading There was the same monotonous sameness in the gaudy decorations and furnishings; the same hilarious crowd in the cafe downstairs; the same overdressed, over-rouged women in the elevator and halls.

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 Many such hostelries were scattered throughout the theatre district of New York, and as a rule they prospered exceedingly well.