Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

worthy of acceptance or satisfactory

From this reading It was rather the fashionable hour to turn painfully over in one's bed, and ring the bell, and signify that coffee and rolls would be acceptable.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

(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 Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

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

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Distinguished arrivals at Weet-sur-Mer Even at this unaccustomed hour of the morning, the beach was black with people.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Distinguished arrivals at Weet-sur-Mer Even at this unaccustomed hour of the morning, the beach was black with people.

cleanse the entire body

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

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

From this reading It was rather the fashionable hour to turn painfully over in one's bed, and ring the bell, and signify that coffee and rolls would be acceptable.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Distinguished arrivals at Weet-sur-Mer Even at this unaccustomed hour of the morning, the beach was black with people.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading It was rather the fashionable hour to turn painfully over in one's bed, and ring the bell, and signify that coffee and rolls would be acceptable.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading It was rather the fashionable hour to turn painfully over in one's bed, and ring the bell, and signify that coffee and rolls would be acceptable.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Distinguished arrivals at Weet-sur-Mer Even at this unaccustomed hour of the morning, the beach was black with people.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading It was rather the fashionable hour to turn painfully over in one's bed, and ring the bell, and signify that coffee and rolls would be acceptable.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

with convulsions, in a convulsive way

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Distinguished arrivals at Weet-sur-Mer Even at this unaccustomed hour of the morning, the beach was black with people.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

divisible by two

From this reading Distinguished arrivals at Weet-sur-Mer Even at this unaccustomed hour of the morning, the beach was black with people.

at any time

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

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

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Distinguished arrivals at Weet-sur-Mer Even at this unaccustomed hour of the morning, the beach was black with people.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

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

From this reading It was rather the fashionable hour to turn painfully over in one's bed, and ring the bell, and signify that coffee and rolls would be acceptable.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

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

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Distinguished arrivals at Weet-sur-Mer Even at this unaccustomed hour of the morning, the beach was black with people.

in motion

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

not any; not one

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Distinguished arrivals at Weet-sur-Mer Even at this unaccustomed hour of the morning, the beach was black with people.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was rather the fashionable hour to turn painfully over in one's bed, and ring the bell, and signify that coffee and rolls would be acceptable.

and nothing more

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was rather the fashionable hour to turn painfully over in one's bed, and ring the bell, and signify that coffee and rolls would be acceptable.

unpleasantly

From this reading It was rather the fashionable hour to turn painfully over in one's bed, and ring the bell, and signify that coffee and rolls would be acceptable.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Distinguished arrivals at Weet-sur-Mer Even at this unaccustomed hour of the morning, the beach was black with people.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

on the contrary

From this reading It was rather the fashionable hour to turn painfully over in one's bed, and ring the bell, and signify that coffee and rolls would be acceptable.

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading It was rather the fashionable hour to turn painfully over in one's bed, and ring the bell, and signify that coffee and rolls would be acceptable.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading It was rather the fashionable hour to turn painfully over in one's bed, and ring the bell, and signify that coffee and rolls would be acceptable.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

in the direction of the sea

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

denote or connote

From this reading It was rather the fashionable hour to turn painfully over in one's bed, and ring the bell, and signify that coffee and rolls would be acceptable.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

plural of “sojourner” — a temporary resident

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

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

From this reading Distinguished arrivals at Weet-sur-Mer Even at this unaccustomed hour of the morning, the beach was black with people.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

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

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Distinguished arrivals at Weet-sur-Mer Even at this unaccustomed hour of the morning, the beach was black with people.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

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

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

in the direction of

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It was rather the fashionable hour to turn painfully over in one's bed, and ring the bell, and signify that coffee and rolls would be acceptable.

unusual or unfamiliar

From this reading Distinguished arrivals at Weet-sur-Mer Even at this unaccustomed hour of the morning, the beach was black with people.

of one mind; without dissent

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Instead, nearly all the sojourners at Weet-sur-Mer had arisen aching from their beds, had hurried forth to the beach, and stood there now, facing unanimously seawards, staring toward the dim horizon, only moving convulsively from time to time in the effort to keep warm.

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

From this reading Distinguished arrivals at Weet-sur-Mer Even at this unaccustomed hour of the morning, the beach was black with people.

exhausted

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Distinguished arrivals at Weet-sur-Mer Even at this unaccustomed hour of the morning, the beach was black with people.

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

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

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

From this reading This morning there had been scant time for such refreshment, or for that preliminary stretching which is so grateful to bodies wearied by late hours and too-rapid living.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It was not to bathe that they had come, for a chill north wind was blowing; nor was it to promenade, for they were not promenading; indeed, it was the fashionable hour for neither of these things, and no one ever dreamed of doing them at any hour other than the fashionable one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Distinguished arrivals at Weet-sur-Mer Even at this unaccustomed hour of the morning, the beach was black with people.

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

From this reading It was rather the fashionable hour to turn painfully over in one's bed, and ring the bell, and signify that coffee and rolls would be acceptable.