Chapter IV

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

(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 In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading I did not allow myself to be troubled over the disappearance of the other members of the Milton Combination.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

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

From this reading CARTER—THE MUSIC SCHEME—FLOWERS AND NOVELTIES—THE LADIES—THE SOAP RACKET—STREET GAGS AND JOKES—THE SINKING VESSEL.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

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

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

cause to be attached

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

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

From this reading I did not allow myself to be troubled over the disappearance of the other members of the Milton Combination.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

the lower side of anything

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading CARTER—THE MUSIC SCHEME—FLOWERS AND NOVELTIES—THE LADIES—THE SOAP RACKET—STREET GAGS AND JOKES—THE SINKING VESSEL.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading I did not allow myself to be troubled over the disappearance of the other members of the Milton Combination.

in a composed and unconcerned manner

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

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

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

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

From this reading I did not allow myself to be troubled over the disappearance of the other members of the Milton Combination.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading I did not allow myself to be troubled over the disappearance of the other members of the Milton Combination.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading CARTER—THE MUSIC SCHEME—FLOWERS AND NOVELTIES—THE LADIES—THE SOAP RACKET—STREET GAGS AND JOKES—THE SINKING VESSEL.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

by good fortune

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

plural of “gag” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading CARTER—THE MUSIC SCHEME—FLOWERS AND NOVELTIES—THE LADIES—THE SOAP RACKET—STREET GAGS AND JOKES—THE SINKING VESSEL.

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

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

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

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

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

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I did not allow myself to be troubled over the disappearance of the other members of the Milton Combination.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

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

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

feeling or showing extreme anger

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading CARTER—THE MUSIC SCHEME—FLOWERS AND NOVELTIES—THE LADIES—THE SOAP RACKET—STREET GAGS AND JOKES—THE SINKING VESSEL.

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

From this reading CARTER—THE MUSIC SCHEME—FLOWERS AND NOVELTIES—THE LADIES—THE SOAP RACKET—STREET GAGS AND JOKES—THE SINKING VESSEL.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

the act of departing

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading MEETING PROF.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading I did not allow myself to be troubled over the disappearance of the other members of the Milton Combination.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading I did not allow myself to be troubled over the disappearance of the other members of the Milton Combination.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading CARTER—THE MUSIC SCHEME—FLOWERS AND NOVELTIES—THE LADIES—THE SOAP RACKET—STREET GAGS AND JOKES—THE SINKING VESSEL.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I did not allow myself to be troubled over the disappearance of the other members of the Milton Combination.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

not any; not one

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I did not allow myself to be troubled over the disappearance of the other members of the Milton Combination.

plural of “novelty” — originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading CARTER—THE MUSIC SCHEME—FLOWERS AND NOVELTIES—THE LADIES—THE SOAP RACKET—STREET GAGS AND JOKES—THE SINKING VESSEL.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I did not allow myself to be troubled over the disappearance of the other members of the Milton Combination.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I did not allow myself to be troubled over the disappearance of the other members of the Milton Combination.

above and across; more than

From this reading I did not allow myself to be troubled over the disappearance of the other members of the Milton Combination.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading MEETING PROF.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

a loud and disturbing noise

From this reading CARTER—THE MUSIC SCHEME—FLOWERS AND NOVELTIES—THE LADIES—THE SOAP RACKET—STREET GAGS AND JOKES—THE SINKING VESSEL.

something that remunerates

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading CARTER—THE MUSIC SCHEME—FLOWERS AND NOVELTIES—THE LADIES—THE SOAP RACKET—STREET GAGS AND JOKES—THE SINKING VESSEL.

a large number or amount

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading CARTER—THE MUSIC SCHEME—FLOWERS AND NOVELTIES—THE LADIES—THE SOAP RACKET—STREET GAGS AND JOKES—THE SINKING VESSEL.

inflected form of “skip” — bypass

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

From this reading CARTER—THE MUSIC SCHEME—FLOWERS AND NOVELTIES—THE LADIES—THE SOAP RACKET—STREET GAGS AND JOKES—THE SINKING VESSEL.

be standing; be upright

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

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

From this reading CARTER—THE MUSIC SCHEME—FLOWERS AND NOVELTIES—THE LADIES—THE SOAP RACKET—STREET GAGS AND JOKES—THE SINKING VESSEL.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

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

From this reading CARTER—THE MUSIC SCHEME—FLOWERS AND NOVELTIES—THE LADIES—THE SOAP RACKET—STREET GAGS AND JOKES—THE SINKING VESSEL.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

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

From this reading I did not allow myself to be troubled over the disappearance of the other members of the Milton Combination.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading I did not allow myself to be troubled over the disappearance of the other members of the Milton Combination.

a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

not paid

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

up to a particular time

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading CARTER—THE MUSIC SCHEME—FLOWERS AND NOVELTIES—THE LADIES—THE SOAP RACKET—STREET GAGS AND JOKES—THE SINKING VESSEL.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.

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

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

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

From this reading In such an affair every tub has to stand on its own bottom, and I had no visible baggage which the hall owner could attach, or any irate landlord claim as his own until all scores were paid.

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

From this reading I went around to the hotel and coolly informed the proprietor that the manager and his partner had skipped, leaving my salary unpaid, but that, fortunately, I had enough to settle my own modest bill for the night, and that if he chose I would pay it then and there.