adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They are a provision of the hotel, I believe, which does not relax itself in any essential towards its guests as they grow fewer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps it is to prevent suicide that the bathmen are so plentifully provided.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seems, on the contrary, to use them with a more tender care, and to console them as it may for the inevitable parting near at hand.
bath-men
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From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
bath-women
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From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
bathersnounUS /ˈbeɪðərz/
plural of “bather” — a person who travels through the water by swimming
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
bathmen
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From this reading Perhaps it is to prevent suicide that the bathmen are so plentifully provided.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading They are a provision of the hotel, I believe, which does not relax itself in any essential towards its guests as they grow fewer.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
breakersnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It seems, on the contrary, to use them with a more tender care, and to console them as it may for the inevitable parting near at hand.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading It seems, on the contrary, to use them with a more tender care, and to console them as it may for the inevitable parting near at hand.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading It seems, on the contrary, to use them with a more tender care, and to console them as it may for the inevitable parting near at hand.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
cynicallyadverbUS /ˈsɪnɪkəli/
with cynicism; in a cynical manner
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They are a provision of the hotel, I believe, which does not relax itself in any essential towards its guests as they grow fewer.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading They are a provision of the hotel, I believe, which does not relax itself in any essential towards its guests as they grow fewer.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading They are a provision of the hotel, I believe, which does not relax itself in any essential towards its guests as they grow fewer.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading They are a provision of the hotel, I believe, which does not relax itself in any essential towards its guests as they grow fewer.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading They are a provision of the hotel, I believe, which does not relax itself in any essential towards its guests as they grow fewer.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It seems, on the contrary, to use them with a more tender care, and to console them as it may for the inevitable parting near at hand.
harmnounUS /hɑːrm/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading They are a provision of the hotel, I believe, which does not relax itself in any essential towards its guests as they grow fewer.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading It seems, on the contrary, to use them with a more tender care, and to console them as it may for the inevitable parting near at hand.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it is to prevent suicide that the bathmen are so plentifully provided.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They are a provision of the hotel, I believe, which does not relax itself in any essential towards its guests as they grow fewer.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading They are a provision of the hotel, I believe, which does not relax itself in any essential towards its guests as they grow fewer.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
life-lines
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
lifeguardnounUS /ˈlaɪfɡɑːrd/
an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
lifelinesnounUS /ˈlaɪflaɪnz/
plural of “lifeline” — a crease on the palm; its length is said by palmists to indicate how long you will live
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
LongadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It seems, on the contrary, to use them with a more tender care, and to console them as it may for the inevitable parting near at hand.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It seems, on the contrary, to use them with a more tender care, and to console them as it may for the inevitable parting near at hand.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It seems, on the contrary, to use them with a more tender care, and to console them as it may for the inevitable parting near at hand.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading It seems, on the contrary, to use them with a more tender care, and to console them as it may for the inevitable parting near at hand.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it is to prevent suicide that the bathmen are so plentifully provided.
plentifullyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading Perhaps it is to prevent suicide that the bathmen are so plentifully provided.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Perhaps it is to prevent suicide that the bathmen are so plentifully provided.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Perhaps it is to prevent suicide that the bathmen are so plentifully provided.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading They are a provision of the hotel, I believe, which does not relax itself in any essential towards its guests as they grow fewer.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading They are a provision of the hotel, I believe, which does not relax itself in any essential towards its guests as they grow fewer.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
rockedverbUS /rɑːkt/
past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems, on the contrary, to use them with a more tender care, and to console them as it may for the inevitable parting near at hand.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps it is to prevent suicide that the bathmen are so plentifully provided.
solitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləteri/
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
statuesqueadjectiveUS /ˌstætʃuːˈesk/
of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading Perhaps it is to prevent suicide that the bathmen are so plentifully provided.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading It seems, on the contrary, to use them with a more tender care, and to console them as it may for the inevitable parting near at hand.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It seems, on the contrary, to use them with a more tender care, and to console them as it may for the inevitable parting near at hand.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are a provision of the hotel, I believe, which does not relax itself in any essential towards its guests as they grow fewer.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading They are a provision of the hotel, I believe, which does not relax itself in any essential towards its guests as they grow fewer.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading It seems, on the contrary, to use them with a more tender care, and to console them as it may for the inevitable parting near at hand.
wadedverbUS /ˈweɪdɪd/
past form of “wade” — walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They are a provision of the hotel, I believe, which does not relax itself in any essential towards its guests as they grow fewer.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading For the convenience and safety of the bathers there were, even in the last half of September, some twenty machines, and half as many bath-men and bath-women, who waded into the water and watched that the bathers came to no harm, instead of a solitary lifeguard showing his statuesque shape as he paced the shore beside the lifelines, or cynically rocked in his boat beyond the breakers, as the custom is on Long Island.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seems, on the contrary, to use them with a more tender care, and to console them as it may for the inevitable parting near at hand.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Here there is no need of life-lines, and, unless one held his head resolutely under water, I do not see how he could drown within quarter of a mile of the shore.
