Chapter XI

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

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

any specific behavior

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading There were scarcely any people on the streets and at dusk, when the Montauk express stopped at the station of B----, there were only a few passengers to alight.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

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

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There were scarcely any people on the streets and at dusk, when the Montauk express stopped at the station of B----, there were only a few passengers to alight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were scarcely any people on the streets and at dusk, when the Montauk express stopped at the station of B----, there were only a few passengers to alight.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading One of them was a young woman attired in black, with a thick veil of similar hue drawn over her face.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

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

From this reading One of them was a young woman attired in black, with a thick veil of similar hue drawn over her face.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

slightly wet

From this reading The day was dismal and damp, foreboding a rainy spell.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day was dismal and damp, foreboding a rainy spell.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

causing dejection

From this reading The day was dismal and damp, foreboding a rainy spell.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading One of them was a young woman attired in black, with a thick veil of similar hue drawn over her face.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading There were scarcely any people on the streets and at dusk, when the Montauk express stopped at the station of B----, there were only a few passengers to alight.

past form of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE TRANSFORMATION It was near the end of September.

apart from; not including

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

give expression to

From this reading There were scarcely any people on the streets and at dusk, when the Montauk express stopped at the station of B----, there were only a few passengers to alight.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading One of them was a young woman attired in black, with a thick veil of similar hue drawn over her face.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There were scarcely any people on the streets and at dusk, when the Montauk express stopped at the station of B----, there were only a few passengers to alight.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading The day was dismal and damp, foreboding a rainy spell.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

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

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

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

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading One of them was a young woman attired in black, with a thick veil of similar hue drawn over her face.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading One of them was a young woman attired in black, with a thick veil of similar hue drawn over her face.

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

From this reading One of them was a young woman attired in black, with a thick veil of similar hue drawn over her face.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TRANSFORMATION It was near the end of September.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

full of life and energy

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

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

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE TRANSFORMATION It was near the end of September.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRANSFORMATION It was near the end of September.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of them was a young woman attired in black, with a thick veil of similar hue drawn over her face.

and nothing more

From this reading There were scarcely any people on the streets and at dusk, when the Montauk express stopped at the station of B----, there were only a few passengers to alight.

above and across; more than

From this reading One of them was a young woman attired in black, with a thick veil of similar hue drawn over her face.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading There were scarcely any people on the streets and at dusk, when the Montauk express stopped at the station of B----, there were only a few passengers to alight.

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

From this reading There were scarcely any people on the streets and at dusk, when the Montauk express stopped at the station of B----, there were only a few passengers to alight.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading The day was dismal and damp, foreboding a rainy spell.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

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

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

only a very short time before

From this reading There were scarcely any people on the streets and at dusk, when the Montauk express stopped at the station of B----, there were only a few passengers to alight.

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading THE TRANSFORMATION It was near the end of September.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading One of them was a young woman attired in black, with a thick veil of similar hue drawn over her face.

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

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading The day was dismal and damp, foreboding a rainy spell.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading There were scarcely any people on the streets and at dusk, when the Montauk express stopped at the station of B----, there were only a few passengers to alight.

not in physical motion

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading There were scarcely any people on the streets and at dusk, when the Montauk express stopped at the station of B----, there were only a few passengers to alight.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading There were scarcely any people on the streets and at dusk, when the Montauk express stopped at the station of B----, there were only a few passengers to alight.

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

From this reading THE TRANSFORMATION It was near the end of September.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One of them was a young woman attired in black, with a thick veil of similar hue drawn over her face.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were scarcely any people on the streets and at dusk, when the Montauk express stopped at the station of B----, there were only a few passengers to alight.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading One of them was a young woman attired in black, with a thick veil of similar hue drawn over her face.

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

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

a qualitative change

From this reading THE TRANSFORMATION It was near the end of September.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading One of them was a young woman attired in black, with a thick veil of similar hue drawn over her face.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

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

From this reading THE TRANSFORMATION It was near the end of September.

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

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

at the time that

From this reading There were scarcely any people on the streets and at dusk, when the Montauk express stopped at the station of B----, there were only a few passengers to alight.

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

From this reading The seaside resorts on Long Island were deserted by the gay health-seekers from the adjacent cities, and the inhabitants of the villages along the South Shore, from Rockaway to Montauk, had dwindled to their normal number of rural residents except the city of B---- which, on account of its shipping interests, still retained a lively activity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One of them was a young woman attired in black, with a thick veil of similar hue drawn over her face.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading One of them was a young woman attired in black, with a thick veil of similar hue drawn over her face.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading One of them was a young woman attired in black, with a thick veil of similar hue drawn over her face.