used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
aggressivelyadverbUS /əˈɡresɪvli/
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
(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 Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In most of their social diversions the town folk tended always more and more to ape the ways of the East.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In most of their social diversions the town folk tended always more and more to ape the ways of the East.
apenounUS /eɪp/
any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading In most of their social diversions the town folk tended always more and more to ape the ways of the East.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
assetsnounUS /ˈæsets/
anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
citifiedadjective
being or having the customs or manners or dress of a city person
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
CommercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
curionounUS /ˈkjʊrioʊ/
something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
wanted intensely
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
diversionsnounUS /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading In most of their social diversions the town folk tended always more and more to ape the ways of the East.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading In most of their social diversions the town folk tended always more and more to ape the ways of the East.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading In most of their social diversions the town folk tended always more and more to ape the ways of the East.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
health-seeker
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From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
for this reason
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In most of their social diversions the town folk tended always more and more to ape the ways of the East.
indigenousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/
originating where it is found
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This was known as a “_mesa_ supper.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
LocaladjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
mesanounUS /ˈmeɪsə/
flat tableland with steep edges
From this reading This was known as a “_mesa_ supper.”
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In most of their social diversions the town folk tended always more and more to ape the ways of the East.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In most of their social diversions the town folk tended always more and more to ape the ways of the East.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In most of their social diversions the town folk tended always more and more to ape the ways of the East.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
picnicsnounUS /ˈpɪknɪks/
plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
receptionsnounUS /rɪˈsepʃənz/
plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading In most of their social diversions the town folk tended always more and more to ape the ways of the East.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading This was known as a “_mesa_ supper.”
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading In most of their social diversions the town folk tended always more and more to ape the ways of the East.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In most of their social diversions the town folk tended always more and more to ape the ways of the East.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In most of their social diversions the town folk tended always more and more to ape the ways of the East.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was known as a “_mesa_ supper.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In most of their social diversions the town folk tended always more and more to ape the ways of the East.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In most of their social diversions the town folk tended always more and more to ape the ways of the East.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading In most of their social diversions the town folk tended always more and more to ape the ways of the East.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The scenery and the historic past were recognized as assets, but they should be the background for a life of “culture, refinement and modern convenience” as the president of the Chamber of Commerce was fond of saying.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Local colour, they thought, was all right in its place, which was a curio store or a museum, but they desired their town to be modern and citified, so that the wealthy eastern health-seeker would find it a congenial home.
a late time of life
From this reading Hence the riding parties and picnics of a few years before had given way to aggressively formal balls and receptions; but one form of entertainment that was indigenous had survived.
