used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
the state of being absent
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading On a summer’s evening, when the tide is out and the high ground the other side of the river is assuming undefinable shadows, the little town has other charms to the meditative man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
canvasesnounUS /ˈkænvəsɪz/
plural of “canvas” — a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading On a summer’s evening, when the tide is out and the high ground the other side of the river is assuming undefinable shadows, the little town has other charms to the meditative man.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
compriseverbUS /kəmˈpraɪz/
be composed of
From this reading Such life as there is, is confined to the taverns and the two or three narrow little streets which comprise the town.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Such life as there is, is confined to the taverns and the two or three narrow little streets which comprise the town.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On a summer’s evening, when the tide is out and the high ground the other side of the river is assuming undefinable shadows, the little town has other charms to the meditative man.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
fitnessnounUS /ˈfɪtnəs/
the quality of being suitable
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
gloatingnounUS /ˈɡloʊtɪŋ/
malicious satisfaction
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading On a summer’s evening, when the tide is out and the high ground the other side of the river is assuming undefinable shadows, the little town has other charms to the meditative man.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On a summer’s evening, when the tide is out and the high ground the other side of the river is assuming undefinable shadows, the little town has other charms to the meditative man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Such life as there is, is confined to the taverns and the two or three narrow little streets which comprise the town.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On a summer’s evening, when the tide is out and the high ground the other side of the river is assuming undefinable shadows, the little town has other charms to the meditative man.
locallyadverbUS /ˈloʊkəli/
by a particular locality
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
engage in
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On a summer’s evening, when the tide is out and the high ground the other side of the river is assuming undefinable shadows, the little town has other charms to the meditative man.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
meditativeadjectiveUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading On a summer’s evening, when the tide is out and the high ground the other side of the river is assuming undefinable shadows, the little town has other charms to the meditative man.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Such life as there is, is confined to the taverns and the two or three narrow little streets which comprise the town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On a summer’s evening, when the tide is out and the high ground the other side of the river is assuming undefinable shadows, the little town has other charms to the meditative man.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On a summer’s evening, when the tide is out and the high ground the other side of the river is assuming undefinable shadows, the little town has other charms to the meditative man.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
painter-chaps
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From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
perpetuatingverbUS /pərˈpetʃəweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “perpetuate” — cause to continue or prevail
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
on the contrary
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On a summer’s evening, when the tide is out and the high ground the other side of the river is assuming undefinable shadows, the little town has other charms to the meditative man.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
Seabridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading On a summer’s evening, when the tide is out and the high ground the other side of the river is assuming undefinable shadows, the little town has other charms to the meditative man.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On a summer’s evening, when the tide is out and the high ground the other side of the river is assuming undefinable shadows, the little town has other charms to the meditative man.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Such life as there is, is confined to the taverns and the two or three narrow little streets which comprise the town.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such life as there is, is confined to the taverns and the two or three narrow little streets which comprise the town.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading On a summer’s evening, when the tide is out and the high ground the other side of the river is assuming undefinable shadows, the little town has other charms to the meditative man.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
tavernsnounUS /ˈtævərnz/
plural of “tavern” — a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading Such life as there is, is confined to the taverns and the two or three narrow little streets which comprise the town.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Such life as there is, is confined to the taverns and the two or three narrow little streets which comprise the town.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Such life as there is, is confined to the taverns and the two or three narrow little streets which comprise the town.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
undefinableadjective
not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
From this reading On a summer’s evening, when the tide is out and the high ground the other side of the river is assuming undefinable shadows, the little town has other charms to the meditative man.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
under normal conditions
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
migratory
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading A wandering artist or two, locally known as “painter-chaps,” certainly visit it, but as they usually select subjects for their canvases of which the progressive party of the town are heartily ashamed, they are regarded as spies rather than visitors, and are tolerated rather than welcomed.
at the time that
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the tide is up and the sun shining, Seabridge has attractions which make the absence of visitors something of a marvel to the inhabitants.
which person or people
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
a late time of life
From this reading To a citizen who has for a score of years regretted the decay of his town, the spectacle of a stranger gloating over its ruins and perpetuating them on canvas is calculated to excite strong doubts as to his mental capacity and his fitness to be at large.
