Chapter I

to or in a foreign country

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Made in the United States of America Mr. Dalken’s southern cruise had come to an end, much to Polly’s and Eleanor’s regret.

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

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

strike violently

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

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

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

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

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America Mr. Dalken’s southern cruise had come to an end, much to Polly’s and Eleanor’s regret.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

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

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America Mr. Dalken’s southern cruise had come to an end, much to Polly’s and Eleanor’s regret.

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

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

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

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

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From this reading Made in the United States of America Mr. Dalken’s southern cruise had come to an end, much to Polly’s and Eleanor’s regret.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Made in the United States of America Mr. Dalken’s southern cruise had come to an end, much to Polly’s and Eleanor’s regret.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America Mr. Dalken’s southern cruise had come to an end, much to Polly’s and Eleanor’s regret.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

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

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

-ing form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

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

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

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 Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Made in the United States of America Mr. Dalken’s southern cruise had come to an end, much to Polly’s and Eleanor’s regret.

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 Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

plural of “mob” — a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Made in the United States of America Mr. Dalken’s southern cruise had come to an end, much to Polly’s and Eleanor’s regret.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Made in the United States of America Mr. Dalken’s southern cruise had come to an end, much to Polly’s and Eleanor’s regret.

easily agitated

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

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

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

abounding in small stones

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

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

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

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

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

put into a recess

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Made in the United States of America Mr. Dalken’s southern cruise had come to an end, much to Polly’s and Eleanor’s regret.

move hurridly

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

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

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Made in the United States of America Mr. Dalken’s southern cruise had come to an end, much to Polly’s and Eleanor’s regret.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America Mr. Dalken’s southern cruise had come to an end, much to Polly’s and Eleanor’s regret.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

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

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America Mr. Dalken’s southern cruise had come to an end, much to Polly’s and Eleanor’s regret.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Made in the United States of America Mr. Dalken’s southern cruise had come to an end, much to Polly’s and Eleanor’s regret.

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

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

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

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

a Caucasian

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading Now they were back in prosaic, old New York, with its eternal clatter and bang of hustling affairs, and the crush and rush of the mobs of strangers or the workers at recess hours; but they seemed to be tense and nervous at such metropolitan confusion.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading Mr. Dalken laughed, as he escorted his party from the _White Crest_, upon its arrival at the dock of the Yacht Club—every one seemed irritable and displeased with the city.

water travel for pleasure

From this reading Though there had been discomforts and many unlooked for incidents throughout the voyage to the West Indies, and to both coasts of South America, the entire yachting party had thoroughly enjoyed the long pleasure trip.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY AND ELEANOR, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE, POLLY’S SOUTHERN CRUISE, POLLY IN SOUTH AMERICA.