1918
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From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old Miami was a city first and a winter resort afterward.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was--and is--a hustling, bustling, booming, noisy city with about one automobile for each seven-eighths of an inhabitant, and with perpetual warmth and sunshine.
ACTIVITIESnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The old Miami was a city first and a winter resort afterward.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It was--and is--a hustling, bustling, booming, noisy city with about one automobile for each seven-eighths of an inhabitant, and with perpetual warmth and sunshine.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
big-money
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From this reading In the long run, however, the big-money tourists don’t want to go to a hustling, bustling, rapidly growing city for their winter holidays, even though the city may boast perpetual warmth and sunshine.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading In the long run, however, the big-money tourists don’t want to go to a hustling, bustling, rapidly growing city for their winter holidays, even though the city may boast perpetual warmth and sunshine.
boomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading It was--and is--a hustling, bustling, booming, noisy city with about one automobile for each seven-eighths of an inhabitant, and with perpetual warmth and sunshine.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading It was--and is--a hustling, bustling, booming, noisy city with about one automobile for each seven-eighths of an inhabitant, and with perpetual warmth and sunshine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This statement will, of course, offend the touchy Miami folk; but it is true none the less.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The old Miami was a city first and a winter resort afterward.
COCONUTSnounUS /ˈkoʊkənʌts/
plural of “coconut” — the edible white meat of a coconut; often shredded for use in e.g. cakes and curries
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
COLLINSnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This statement will, of course, offend the touchy Miami folk; but it is true none the less.
DIFFERENCESnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
don't
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From this reading In the long run, however, the big-money tourists don’t want to go to a hustling, bustling, rapidly growing city for their winter holidays, even though the city may boast perpetual warmth and sunshine.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was--and is--a hustling, bustling, booming, noisy city with about one automobile for each seven-eighths of an inhabitant, and with perpetual warmth and sunshine.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
divisible by two
From this reading In the long run, however, the big-money tourists don’t want to go to a hustling, bustling, rapidly growing city for their winter holidays, even though the city may boast perpetual warmth and sunshine.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The old Miami was a city first and a winter resort afterward.
FLOATINGadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading This statement will, of course, offend the touchy Miami folk; but it is true none the less.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was--and is--a hustling, bustling, booming, noisy city with about one automobile for each seven-eighths of an inhabitant, and with perpetual warmth and sunshine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the long run, however, the big-money tourists don’t want to go to a hustling, bustling, rapidly growing city for their winter holidays, even though the city may boast perpetual warmth and sunshine.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading In the long run, however, the big-money tourists don’t want to go to a hustling, bustling, rapidly growing city for their winter holidays, even though the city may boast perpetual warmth and sunshine.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading In the long run, however, the big-money tourists don’t want to go to a hustling, bustling, rapidly growing city for their winter holidays, even though the city may boast perpetual warmth and sunshine.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In the long run, however, the big-money tourists don’t want to go to a hustling, bustling, rapidly growing city for their winter holidays, even though the city may boast perpetual warmth and sunshine.
hustlingverbUS /ˈhʌsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading It was--and is--a hustling, bustling, booming, noisy city with about one automobile for each seven-eighths of an inhabitant, and with perpetual warmth and sunshine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
inhabitantnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading It was--and is--a hustling, bustling, booming, noisy city with about one automobile for each seven-eighths of an inhabitant, and with perpetual warmth and sunshine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This statement will, of course, offend the touchy Miami folk; but it is true none the less.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This statement will, of course, offend the touchy Miami folk; but it is true none the less.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading This statement will, of course, offend the touchy Miami folk; but it is true none the less.
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 In the long run, however, the big-money tourists don’t want to go to a hustling, bustling, rapidly growing city for their winter holidays, even though the city may boast perpetual warmth and sunshine.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In the long run, however, the big-money tourists don’t want to go to a hustling, bustling, rapidly growing city for their winter holidays, even though the city may boast perpetual warmth and sunshine.
MIAMInounUS /maɪˈæmi/
a member of the extinct Algonquian people formerly living in northern Indiana and southern Michigan
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading It was--and is--a hustling, bustling, booming, noisy city with about one automobile for each seven-eighths of an inhabitant, and with perpetual warmth and sunshine.
not one, and not any
From this reading This statement will, of course, offend the touchy Miami folk; but it is true none the less.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading This statement will, of course, offend the touchy Miami folk; but it is true none the less.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was--and is--a hustling, bustling, booming, noisy city with about one automobile for each seven-eighths of an inhabitant, and with perpetual warmth and sunshine.
PALMnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading It was--and is--a hustling, bustling, booming, noisy city with about one automobile for each seven-eighths of an inhabitant, and with perpetual warmth and sunshine.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
POSSIBILITIESnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
with speed
From this reading In the long run, however, the big-money tourists don’t want to go to a hustling, bustling, rapidly growing city for their winter holidays, even though the city may boast perpetual warmth and sunshine.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading The old Miami was a city first and a winter resort afterward.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading In the long run, however, the big-money tourists don’t want to go to a hustling, bustling, rapidly growing city for their winter holidays, even though the city may boast perpetual warmth and sunshine.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
SCENICadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnɪk/
used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
seven-eighths
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From this reading It was--and is--a hustling, bustling, booming, noisy city with about one automobile for each seven-eighths of an inhabitant, and with perpetual warmth and sunshine.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading This statement will, of course, offend the touchy Miami folk; but it is true none the less.
the rays of the sun
From this reading It was--and is--a hustling, bustling, booming, noisy city with about one automobile for each seven-eighths of an inhabitant, and with perpetual warmth and sunshine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This statement will, of course, offend the touchy Miami folk; but it is true none the less.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the long run, however, the big-money tourists don’t want to go to a hustling, bustling, rapidly growing city for their winter holidays, even though the city may boast perpetual warmth and sunshine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
to-day
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From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
touchyadjectiveUS /ˈtʌtʃi/
quick to take offense
From this reading This statement will, of course, offend the touchy Miami folk; but it is true none the less.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading In the long run, however, the big-money tourists don’t want to go to a hustling, bustling, rapidly growing city for their winter holidays, even though the city may boast perpetual warmth and sunshine.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This statement will, of course, offend the touchy Miami folk; but it is true none the less.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading In the long run, however, the big-money tourists don’t want to go to a hustling, bustling, rapidly growing city for their winter holidays, even though the city may boast perpetual warmth and sunshine.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading It was--and is--a hustling, bustling, booming, noisy city with about one automobile for each seven-eighths of an inhabitant, and with perpetual warmth and sunshine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old Miami was a city first and a winter resort afterward.
which person or people
From this reading OF THE OLD MIAMI AND THE NEW MIAMI--OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH--OF THE SCENIC POSSIBILITIES IN FLOATING COCONUTS AND THE ACTIVITIES OF JOHN S. COLLINS The people who knew Miami prior to 1918 have in their minds an entirely different place from the Miami of to-day.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This statement will, of course, offend the touchy Miami folk; but it is true none the less.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The old Miami was a city first and a winter resort afterward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was--and is--a hustling, bustling, booming, noisy city with about one automobile for each seven-eighths of an inhabitant, and with perpetual warmth and sunshine.
