aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were drives by day, excursions to various points about the bay, and by night there were hops at the hotels, strolls in the moonlight, and gay times on board the yachts that clustered in the harbor.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Congressmen and their families were there, millionaires from various parts of the country were there, titled persons from abroad were there.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Frenchman's Bay was almost crowded with yachts, and excursions were pouring into the town by the railroad and by steamboats.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Frenchman's Bay was almost crowded with yachts, and excursions were pouring into the town by the railroad and by steamboats.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading There were drives by day, excursions to various points about the bay, and by night there were hops at the hotels, strolls in the moonlight, and gay times on board the yachts that clustered in the harbor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frenchman's Bay was almost crowded with yachts, and excursions were pouring into the town by the railroad and by steamboats.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading There were drives by day, excursions to various points about the bay, and by night there were hops at the hotels, strolls in the moonlight, and gay times on board the yachts that clustered in the harbor.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
CongressmennounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmɪn/
plural of “congressman” — a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading Congressmen and their families were there, millionaires from various parts of the country were there, titled persons from abroad were there.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Congressmen and their families were there, millionaires from various parts of the country were there, titled persons from abroad were there.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Frenchman's Bay was almost crowded with yachts, and excursions were pouring into the town by the railroad and by steamboats.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There were drives by day, excursions to various points about the bay, and by night there were hops at the hotels, strolls in the moonlight, and gay times on board the yachts that clustered in the harbor.
DIAMOND'SnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
possessive form of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading DIAMOND'S PLANS.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading There were drives by day, excursions to various points about the bay, and by night there were hops at the hotels, strolls in the moonlight, and gay times on board the yachts that clustered in the harbor.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Frenchman's Bay was almost crowded with yachts, and excursions were pouring into the town by the railroad and by steamboats.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Congressmen and their families were there, millionaires from various parts of the country were there, titled persons from abroad were there.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
Frenchman's
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From this reading Frenchman's Bay was almost crowded with yachts, and excursions were pouring into the town by the railroad and by steamboats.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Congressmen and their families were there, millionaires from various parts of the country were there, titled persons from abroad were there.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading There were drives by day, excursions to various points about the bay, and by night there were hops at the hotels, strolls in the moonlight, and gay times on board the yachts that clustered in the harbor.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
hopsnounUS /hɑːps/
twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
From this reading There were drives by day, excursions to various points about the bay, and by night there were hops at the hotels, strolls in the moonlight, and gay times on board the yachts that clustered in the harbor.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading There were drives by day, excursions to various points about the bay, and by night there were hops at the hotels, strolls in the moonlight, and gay times on board the yachts that clustered in the harbor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were drives by day, excursions to various points about the bay, and by night there were hops at the hotels, strolls in the moonlight, and gay times on board the yachts that clustered in the harbor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Frenchman's Bay was almost crowded with yachts, and excursions were pouring into the town by the railroad and by steamboats.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
millionairesnounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
plural of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading Congressmen and their families were there, millionaires from various parts of the country were there, titled persons from abroad were there.
the light of the Moon
From this reading There were drives by day, excursions to various points about the bay, and by night there were hops at the hotels, strolls in the moonlight, and gay times on board the yachts that clustered in the harbor.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There were drives by day, excursions to various points about the bay, and by night there were hops at the hotels, strolls in the moonlight, and gay times on board the yachts that clustered in the harbor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
the local environment
From this reading Congressmen and their families were there, millionaires from various parts of the country were there, titled persons from abroad were there.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Congressmen and their families were there, millionaires from various parts of the country were there, titled persons from abroad were there.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading DIAMOND'S PLANS.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading There were drives by day, excursions to various points about the bay, and by night there were hops at the hotels, strolls in the moonlight, and gay times on board the yachts that clustered in the harbor.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Frenchman's Bay was almost crowded with yachts, and excursions were pouring into the town by the railroad and by steamboats.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Frenchman's Bay was almost crowded with yachts, and excursions were pouring into the town by the railroad and by steamboats.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
steamboatsnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊts/
plural of “steamboat” — a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading Frenchman's Bay was almost crowded with yachts, and excursions were pouring into the town by the railroad and by steamboats.
strollsnounUS /stroʊlz/
plural of “stroll” — a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading There were drives by day, excursions to various points about the bay, and by night there were hops at the hotels, strolls in the moonlight, and gay times on board the yachts that clustered in the harbor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were drives by day, excursions to various points about the bay, and by night there were hops at the hotels, strolls in the moonlight, and gay times on board the yachts that clustered in the harbor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Congressmen and their families were there, millionaires from various parts of the country were there, titled persons from abroad were there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Congressmen and their families were there, millionaires from various parts of the country were there, titled persons from abroad were there.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There were drives by day, excursions to various points about the bay, and by night there were hops at the hotels, strolls in the moonlight, and gay times on board the yachts that clustered in the harbor.
titledadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪtəld/
belonging to the peerage
From this reading Congressmen and their families were there, millionaires from various parts of the country were there, titled persons from abroad were there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were drives by day, excursions to various points about the bay, and by night there were hops at the hotels, strolls in the moonlight, and gay times on board the yachts that clustered in the harbor.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Frenchman's Bay was almost crowded with yachts, and excursions were pouring into the town by the railroad and by steamboats.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Congressmen and their families were there, millionaires from various parts of the country were there, titled persons from abroad were there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Congressmen and their families were there, millionaires from various parts of the country were there, titled persons from abroad were there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The season at Bar Harbor was at its height, and the most famous resort on the coast of Maine was overflowing with rich, fashionable and famous people.
yachtsnounUS /jɑːts/
plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Frenchman's Bay was almost crowded with yachts, and excursions were pouring into the town by the railroad and by steamboats.
