agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At such season, the lure of even the newest fiction wanes into insignificance.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
energeticallyadverbUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/
in an energetic manner
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
a movement into or inward
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
divisible by two
From this reading At such season, the lure of even the newest fiction wanes into insignificance.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
fellow-worker
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From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading At such season, the lure of even the newest fiction wanes into insignificance.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
in a gradual manner
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
heat-fagged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
insignificancenounUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/
the quality of having little or no significance
From this reading At such season, the lure of even the newest fiction wanes into insignificance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
lengthenverbUS /ˈleŋθən/
make longer
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
Leon'snounUS /ˈliːɑːnz/
possessive form of “leon” — a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
something that is lost
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
lurenounUS /lʊr/
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading At such season, the lure of even the newest fiction wanes into insignificance.
mid-summer
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From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
newestadjectiveUS /ˈnuːəst/
superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At such season, the lure of even the newest fiction wanes into insignificance.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
not any; not one
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
and nothing more
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
pugnaciousadjectiveUS /pəɡˈnæʃɪs/
tough and callous by virtue of experience
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
with speed
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
revivifying
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From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
scorchingadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
seashorenounUS /ˈsiːʃɔːr/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading At such season, the lure of even the newest fiction wanes into insignificance.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
shoppersnounUS /ˈʃɑːpərz/
plural of “shopper” — someone who visits stores in search of articles to buy
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
sluggishadjectiveUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
moving slowly
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
stock-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At such season, the lure of even the newest fiction wanes into insignificance.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
a just detectable amount
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
UNPROMISINGadjectiveUS /ənˈprɔːmɪsɪŋ/
unlikely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
wanesnounUS /weɪnz/
plural of “wane” — a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
From this reading At such season, the lure of even the newest fiction wanes into insignificance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNPROMISING DAY On entering the stock-room the following morning Harry was agreeably surprised to find no trace of his unwilling fellow-worker.
at the time that
From this reading It is only when hazy September flashes forth her first faint signals of nearing Autumn that the reign of literature begins anew and comes rapidly into its own as the nights gradually chill and lengthen.
wherewithalnounUS /ˈwerwɪðɔːl/
the necessary means (especially financial means)
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
which person or people
From this reading During the hot, breathless days of July and August those who have the wherewithal to buy books, turn their steps resolutely away from the scorching cities to the revivifying atmosphere of seashore and mountain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Far from feeling the loss of the pugnacious Leon’s presence, he flung himself energetically into loading his truck with tempting bargain books, designed to arouse the enthusiasm of heat-fagged shoppers, and put new life into sluggish mid-summer trade.
