All 3 Uses of
adjourn
in
The House of Mirth
- Selden, stumbling on a chance acquaintance, had dined with him, and adjourned, still in his company, to the brightly lit Promenade, where a line of crowded stands commanded the glittering darkness of the waters.†
Chpt 2.1
- The heap being in due course wiped out, Lord Hubert rose with a shrug, and joining Selden, adjourned with him to the deserted terrace of the club.†
Chpt 2.1 *
- The freedom and lightness of the ducal intercourse made an agreeable change from these complications, and Lily was tempted, after luncheon, to adjourn in the wake of her companions to the hectic atmosphere of the Casino.†
Chpt 2.2
Definition:
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(adjourn) take a break or close a formal meeting or gathering