As soon then as the evening began, and the shew of a shop was shut, the academy open'd; the mask of mock-modesty was completely taken off, and all the girls deliver'd over to their respective calls of pleasure or interest with their men; and none of that sex was promiscuously admitted, but only such as Mrs. Cole was previously satisfied with their character and discretion. In short, this was the safest, politest, and, at the same time, the most thorough house of accommodation in town

On the Friday I was mee-mawed to hospital with chest pains and, one hour and one angioplasty later, I had two stents in my chest to unblock an artery.

He plays pool at the billiard-houses, and may be seen engaged at cards and dominoes of forenoons.

arc-sine (British), arcsine (US)