used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
addictedadjectiveUS /əˈdɪktɪd/
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
From this reading Both of us were greatly addicted to dropping in upon that hospitable and fascinating household.
aggravationnounUS /ˌæɡrəˈveɪʃən/
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
From this reading In order to get rid of my vexation, mortification, humiliation, and general aggravation, I allowed Jack to persuade me to go that evening to Colonel Berton's.
(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 "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading In order to get rid of my vexation, mortification, humiliation, and general aggravation, I allowed Jack to persuade me to go that evening to Colonel Berton's.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
BERTON'S
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From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both of us were greatly addicted to dropping in upon that hospitable and fascinating household.
CHATverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading In order to get rid of my vexation, mortification, humiliation, and general aggravation, I allowed Jack to persuade me to go that evening to Colonel Berton's.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, it was a favorite resort of mine.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Both of us were greatly addicted to dropping in upon that hospitable and fascinating household.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In order to get rid of my vexation, mortification, humiliation, and general aggravation, I allowed Jack to persuade me to go that evening to Colonel Berton's.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Both of us were greatly addicted to dropping in upon that hospitable and fascinating household.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading On the contrary, it was a favorite resort of mine.
a boy or man
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In order to get rid of my vexation, mortification, humiliation, and general aggravation, I allowed Jack to persuade me to go that evening to Colonel Berton's.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In order to get rid of my vexation, mortification, humiliation, and general aggravation, I allowed Jack to persuade me to go that evening to Colonel Berton's.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In order to get rid of my vexation, mortification, humiliation, and general aggravation, I allowed Jack to persuade me to go that evening to Colonel Berton's.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Both of us were greatly addicted to dropping in upon that hospitable and fascinating household.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading Both of us were greatly addicted to dropping in upon that hospitable and fascinating household.
a social unit living together
From this reading Both of us were greatly addicted to dropping in upon that hospitable and fascinating household.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading In order to get rid of my vexation, mortification, humiliation, and general aggravation, I allowed Jack to persuade me to go that evening to Colonel Berton's.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In order to get rid of my vexation, mortification, humiliation, and general aggravation, I allowed Jack to persuade me to go that evening to Colonel Berton's.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not that it needed much persuasion.
a small worthless amount
From this reading In order to get rid of my vexation, mortification, humiliation, and general aggravation, I allowed Jack to persuade me to go that evening to Colonel Berton's.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
LARKSnounUS /lɑːrks/
plural of “lark” — North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
LOTSnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In order to get rid of my vexation, mortification, humiliation, and general aggravation, I allowed Jack to persuade me to go that evening to Colonel Berton's.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On the contrary, it was a favorite resort of mine.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading In order to get rid of my vexation, mortification, humiliation, and general aggravation, I allowed Jack to persuade me to go that evening to Colonel Berton's.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not that it needed much persuasion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In order to get rid of my vexation, mortification, humiliation, and general aggravation, I allowed Jack to persuade me to go that evening to Colonel Berton's.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Not that it needed much persuasion.
not any; not one
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that it needed much persuasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, it was a favorite resort of mine.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to get rid of my vexation, mortification, humiliation, and general aggravation, I allowed Jack to persuade me to go that evening to Colonel Berton's.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading In order to get rid of my vexation, mortification, humiliation, and general aggravation, I allowed Jack to persuade me to go that evening to Colonel Berton's.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading Not that it needed much persuasion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
a full supply
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading On the contrary, it was a favorite resort of mine.
relieve from
From this reading In order to get rid of my vexation, mortification, humiliation, and general aggravation, I allowed Jack to persuade me to go that evening to Colonel Berton's.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
a special situation
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Both of us were greatly addicted to dropping in upon that hospitable and fascinating household.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Both of us were greatly addicted to dropping in upon that hospitable and fascinating household.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading In order to get rid of my vexation, mortification, humiliation, and general aggravation, I allowed Jack to persuade me to go that evening to Colonel Berton's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the contrary, it was a favorite resort of mine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both of us were greatly addicted to dropping in upon that hospitable and fascinating household.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "BERTON'S?--BEST PLACE IN THE TOWN.--GIRLS ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A FELLOW.--PLENTY OF CHAT, AND LOTS OF FUN.--NO END OF LARKS, YOU KNOW, AND ALL THAT SORT OF THING."
