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From this reading The Everglades Club building was started in the summer of 1918 by Paris Singer, who is a wealthy society man, as a hospital for convalescent officers.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Everglades Club is so smart that it almost gives itself a pain.
(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 It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Everglades Club is so smart that it almost gives itself a pain.
AMOUNTSnounUS /əˈmaʊnts/
plural of “amount” — a quantity of money
From this reading OF THE SMARTEST THING IN PALM BEACH--OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY--AND OF THE OLD GUARD The smartest thing at Palm Beach is the Everglades Club.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE SMARTEST THING IN PALM BEACH--OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY--AND OF THE OLD GUARD The smartest thing at Palm Beach is the Everglades Club.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Everglades Club building was started in the summer of 1918 by Paris Singer, who is a wealthy society man, as a hospital for convalescent officers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OF THE SMARTEST THING IN PALM BEACH--OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY--AND OF THE OLD GUARD The smartest thing at Palm Beach is the Everglades Club.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading OF THE SMARTEST THING IN PALM BEACH--OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY--AND OF THE OLD GUARD The smartest thing at Palm Beach is the Everglades Club.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The Everglades Club building was started in the summer of 1918 by Paris Singer, who is a wealthy society man, as a hospital for convalescent officers.
burglarnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Everglades Club building was started in the summer of 1918 by Paris Singer, who is a wealthy society man, as a hospital for convalescent officers.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading OF THE SMARTEST THING IN PALM BEACH--OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY--AND OF THE OLD GUARD The smartest thing at Palm Beach is the Everglades Club.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
power to direct or determine
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
convalescentnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
From this reading The Everglades Club building was started in the summer of 1918 by Paris Singer, who is a wealthy society man, as a hospital for convalescent officers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
editor'snounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
at any time
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
EvergladesnounUS /ˈevərɡleɪdz/
a large subtropical swamp in southern Florida that is noted for its wildlife
From this reading OF THE SMARTEST THING IN PALM BEACH--OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY--AND OF THE OLD GUARD The smartest thing at Palm Beach is the Everglades Club.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Everglades Club building was started in the summer of 1918 by Paris Singer, who is a wealthy society man, as a hospital for convalescent officers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The Everglades Club is so smart that it almost gives itself a pain.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading OF THE SMARTEST THING IN PALM BEACH--OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY--AND OF THE OLD GUARD The smartest thing at Palm Beach is the Everglades Club.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading The Everglades Club building was started in the summer of 1918 by Paris Singer, who is a wealthy society man, as a hospital for convalescent officers.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
ten 10s
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE SMARTEST THING IN PALM BEACH--OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY--AND OF THE OLD GUARD The smartest thing at Palm Beach is the Everglades Club.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF THE SMARTEST THING IN PALM BEACH--OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY--AND OF THE OLD GUARD The smartest thing at Palm Beach is the Everglades Club.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Everglades Club is so smart that it almost gives itself a pain.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Everglades Club is so smart that it almost gives itself a pain.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
LARGEadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OF THE SMARTEST THING IN PALM BEACH--OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY--AND OF THE OLD GUARD The smartest thing at Palm Beach is the Everglades Club.
engage in
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Everglades Club building was started in the summer of 1918 by Paris Singer, who is a wealthy society man, as a hospital for convalescent officers.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
make reference to
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading OF THE SMARTEST THING IN PALM BEACH--OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY--AND OF THE OLD GUARD The smartest thing at Palm Beach is the Everglades Club.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE SMARTEST THING IN PALM BEACH--OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY--AND OF THE OLD GUARD The smartest thing at Palm Beach is the Everglades Club.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The Everglades Club building was started in the summer of 1918 by Paris Singer, who is a wealthy society man, as a hospital for convalescent officers.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OF THE SMARTEST THING IN PALM BEACH--OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY--AND OF THE OLD GUARD The smartest thing at Palm Beach is the Everglades Club.
and nothing more
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The Everglades Club is so smart that it almost gives itself a pain.
PALMnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading OF THE SMARTEST THING IN PALM BEACH--OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY--AND OF THE OLD GUARD The smartest thing at Palm Beach is the Everglades Club.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The Everglades Club building was started in the summer of 1918 by Paris Singer, who is a wealthy society man, as a hospital for convalescent officers.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
scalpnounUS /skælp/
the skin that covers the top of the head
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
SingernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading The Everglades Club building was started in the summer of 1918 by Paris Singer, who is a wealthy society man, as a hospital for convalescent officers.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading The Everglades Club is so smart that it almost gives itself a pain.
SMARTESTadjectiveUS /ˈsmɑːrtəst/
superlative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading OF THE SMARTEST THING IN PALM BEACH--OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY--AND OF THE OLD GUARD The smartest thing at Palm Beach is the Everglades Club.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Everglades Club is so smart that it almost gives itself a pain.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Everglades Club building was started in the summer of 1918 by Paris Singer, who is a wealthy society man, as a hospital for convalescent officers.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The Everglades Club building was started in the summer of 1918 by Paris Singer, who is a wealthy society man, as a hospital for convalescent officers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Everglades Club is so smart that it almost gives itself a pain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE SMARTEST THING IN PALM BEACH--OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY--AND OF THE OLD GUARD The smartest thing at Palm Beach is the Everglades Club.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
a special situation
From this reading OF THE SMARTEST THING IN PALM BEACH--OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY--AND OF THE OLD GUARD The smartest thing at Palm Beach is the Everglades Club.
tingleverbUS /ˈtɪŋɡəl/
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading It has only a few over four hundred members, but these four hundred include names that make a society editor’s scalp tingle, and control so much money and jewels that the mere mention of them is enough to make any normal burglar tremble all over.
the act of using
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Everglades Club building was started in the summer of 1918 by Paris Singer, who is a wealthy society man, as a hospital for convalescent officers.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading The Everglades Club building was started in the summer of 1918 by Paris Singer, who is a wealthy society man, as a hospital for convalescent officers.
in or at the place that
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
which person or people
From this reading The Everglades Club building was started in the summer of 1918 by Paris Singer, who is a wealthy society man, as a hospital for convalescent officers.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The war was over, however, before the building was ever used as a hospital; and it immediately occurred to the smartest of the Palm Beach colony that the building was exactly the thing to use for a smart club where really smart people could go off by themselves and be too exclusive for words.
