used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Philadelphia Biddle is just as apt as not to come along and accidentally rub damp sand on a South Bend Smith.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading A Philadelphia Biddle is just as apt as not to come along and accidentally rub damp sand on a South Bend Smith.
having companions or an escort
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A Philadelphia Biddle is just as apt as not to come along and accidentally rub damp sand on a South Bend Smith.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
any thing at all
From this reading Anything may happen.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading A Philadelphia Biddle is just as apt as not to come along and accidentally rub damp sand on a South Bend Smith.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Philadelphia Biddle is just as apt as not to come along and accidentally rub damp sand on a South Bend Smith.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A Vanderbilt may ask you what time it is.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading The beach is not prized by Palm Beach visitors because of its bathing facilities, but because of the perfect spirit of camaraderie and democracy which reigns there.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
for the reason that
From this reading The beach is not prized by Palm Beach visitors because of its bathing facilities, but because of the perfect spirit of camaraderie and democracy which reigns there.
BendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading A Philadelphia Biddle is just as apt as not to come along and accidentally rub damp sand on a South Bend Smith.
Biddle
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From this reading A Philadelphia Biddle is just as apt as not to come along and accidentally rub damp sand on a South Bend Smith.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The beach is not prized by Palm Beach visitors because of its bathing facilities, but because of the perfect spirit of camaraderie and democracy which reigns there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
camaraderienounUS /ˌkɑːmərˈɑːdəri/
the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
From this reading The beach is not prized by Palm Beach visitors because of its bathing facilities, but because of the perfect spirit of camaraderie and democracy which reigns there.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A Philadelphia Biddle is just as apt as not to come along and accidentally rub damp sand on a South Bend Smith.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading A Philadelphia Biddle is just as apt as not to come along and accidentally rub damp sand on a South Bend Smith.
democracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading The beach is not prized by Palm Beach visitors because of its bathing facilities, but because of the perfect spirit of camaraderie and democracy which reigns there.
put on clothes
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
being one more than ten
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
ELSEWHEREadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
escortsnounUS /ˈeskɔːrts/
plural of “escort” — someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading The beach is not prized by Palm Beach visitors because of its bathing facilities, but because of the perfect spirit of camaraderie and democracy which reigns there.
FASCINATIONS
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From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
come to pass
From this reading Anything may happen.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The beach is not prized by Palm Beach visitors because of its bathing facilities, but because of the perfect spirit of camaraderie and democracy which reigns there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Vanderbilt may ask you what time it is.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The beach is not prized by Palm Beach visitors because of its bathing facilities, but because of the perfect spirit of camaraderie and democracy which reigns there.
and nothing more
From this reading A Philadelphia Biddle is just as apt as not to come along and accidentally rub damp sand on a South Bend Smith.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Anything may happen.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The beach is not prized by Palm Beach visitors because of its bathing facilities, but because of the perfect spirit of camaraderie and democracy which reigns there.
obtainableadjectiveUS /əbˈteɪnəbəl/
capable of being obtained
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
ODESSAnounUS /oʊˈdesə/
a port city of south central Ukraine on an arm of the Black Sea
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Philadelphia Biddle is just as apt as not to come along and accidentally rub damp sand on a South Bend Smith.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
PalmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The beach is not prized by Palm Beach visitors because of its bathing facilities, but because of the perfect spirit of camaraderie and democracy which reigns there.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading A Philadelphia Biddle is just as apt as not to come along and accidentally rub damp sand on a South Bend Smith.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading The beach is not prized by Palm Beach visitors because of its bathing facilities, but because of the perfect spirit of camaraderie and democracy which reigns there.
PRUDES
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From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
reignsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “reign” — a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
From this reading The beach is not prized by Palm Beach visitors because of its bathing facilities, but because of the perfect spirit of camaraderie and democracy which reigns there.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading A Philadelphia Biddle is just as apt as not to come along and accidentally rub damp sand on a South Bend Smith.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading A Philadelphia Biddle is just as apt as not to come along and accidentally rub damp sand on a South Bend Smith.
SAND-HOUNDS
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From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading A Philadelphia Biddle is just as apt as not to come along and accidentally rub damp sand on a South Bend Smith.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A Philadelphia Biddle is just as apt as not to come along and accidentally rub damp sand on a South Bend Smith.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The beach is not prized by Palm Beach visitors because of its bathing facilities, but because of the perfect spirit of camaraderie and democracy which reigns there.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
STOUTS
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From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
STYLISHadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The beach is not prized by Palm Beach visitors because of its bathing facilities, but because of the perfect spirit of camaraderie and democracy which reigns there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A Vanderbilt may ask you what time it is.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
VanderbiltnounUS /ˈvændərbɪlt/
United States financier who accumulated great wealth from railroad and shipping businesses (1794-1877)
From this reading A Vanderbilt may ask you what time it is.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The beach is not prized by Palm Beach visitors because of its bathing facilities, but because of the perfect spirit of camaraderie and democracy which reigns there.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A Vanderbilt may ask you what time it is.
wheel-chairs
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From this reading OF THE FASCINATIONS OF THE BEACH--OF THE SAND-HOUNDS FROM ODESSA AND ELSEWHERE--AND OF PRUDES AND STYLISH STOUTS At half past eleven every morning, stimulated by the early morning talk of dress, all the feminine population of Palm Beach, accompanied by all obtainable male escorts, set out from their hotels and homes in wheel-chairs for their daily pilgrimage to the beach.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The beach is not prized by Palm Beach visitors because of its bathing facilities, but because of the perfect spirit of camaraderie and democracy which reigns there.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A Vanderbilt may ask you what time it is.
