Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading His sister was giving a dinner party for two of her husband's fellow bankers and their wives.

later than; following

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

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

From this reading His sister was giving a dinner party for two of her husband's fellow bankers and their wives.

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

From this reading Peter enjoyed dancing, but he did not as a usual thing enjoy bankers' wives.

plural of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading His sister was giving a dinner party for two of her husband's fellow bankers and their wives.

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

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

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From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

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From this reading BEULAH'S PROBLEM Peter was shaving for the evening.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Peter enjoyed dancing, but he did not as a usual thing enjoy bankers' wives.

plural of “cabaret” — a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

the act of closing something

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

recognizable; marked

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

-ing form of “deliberate” — think about carefully; weigh

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

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

From this reading Peter enjoyed dancing, but he did not as a usual thing enjoy bankers' wives.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading His sister was giving a dinner party for two of her husband's fellow bankers and their wives.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Peter enjoyed dancing, but he did not as a usual thing enjoy bankers' wives.

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

From this reading Peter enjoyed dancing, but he did not as a usual thing enjoy bankers' wives.

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading BEULAH'S PROBLEM Peter was shaving for the evening.

-ing form of “excuse” — accept an excuse for

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

a boy or man

From this reading His sister was giving a dinner party for two of her husband's fellow bankers and their wives.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BEULAH'S PROBLEM Peter was shaving for the evening.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

the act of giving

From this reading His sister was giving a dinner party for two of her husband's fellow bankers and their wives.

the act of departing

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

in a graceful manner

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

an artful or simulated semblance

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

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

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

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

From this reading Peter enjoyed dancing, but he did not as a usual thing enjoy bankers' wives.

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

From this reading His sister was giving a dinner party for two of her husband's fellow bankers and their wives.

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

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

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

From this reading His sister was giving a dinner party for two of her husband's fellow bankers and their wives.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

be the source of pain

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading His sister was giving a dinner party for two of her husband's fellow bankers and their wives.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

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

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

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

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Peter enjoyed dancing, but he did not as a usual thing enjoy bankers' wives.

according to the clock

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His sister was giving a dinner party for two of her husband's fellow bankers and their wives.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

create (as an entity)

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading His sister was giving a dinner party for two of her husband's fellow bankers and their wives.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading BEULAH'S PROBLEM Peter was shaving for the evening.

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading BEULAH'S PROBLEM Peter was shaving for the evening.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

the act of removing hair with a razor

From this reading BEULAH'S PROBLEM Peter was shaving for the evening.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading His sister was giving a dinner party for two of her husband's fellow bankers and their wives.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

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

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

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

From this reading BEULAH'S PROBLEM Peter was shaving for the evening.

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

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His sister was giving a dinner party for two of her husband's fellow bankers and their wives.

in or at that place or location

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

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

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

a special situation

From this reading Peter enjoyed dancing, but he did not as a usual thing enjoy bankers' wives.

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

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

hard to endure

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading His sister was giving a dinner party for two of her husband's fellow bankers and their wives.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Peter enjoyed dancing, but he did not as a usual thing enjoy bankers' wives.

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

From this reading BEULAH'S PROBLEM Peter was shaving for the evening.

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

From this reading After that they were going to see the latest Belasco production, and from there to some one of the new dancing "clubs,"--the smart cabarets that were forced to organize in the guise of private enterprises to evade the two o'clock closing law.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His sister was giving a dinner party for two of her husband's fellow bankers and their wives.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.

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

From this reading He was deliberating on the possibility of excusing himself gracefully after the theater, on the plea of having some work to do, and finally decided that his sister's feelings would be hurt if she realized he was trying to escape the climax of the hospitality she had provided so carefully.