Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

later than; following

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

(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 All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

Having no one else present.

From this reading For dreariness of aspect Bingley-on-the-Sea stands alone.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The Swiss waiters at the Hotel Magnificent, where Sam was stopping, are in a class of bungling incompetence by themselves, the envy and despair of all the other Swiss waiters at all the other Hotels Magnificent along the coast.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

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

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

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

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

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

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading For dreariness of aspect Bingley-on-the-Sea stands alone.

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From this reading The asphalte on the Bingley esplanade is several degrees more depressing than the asphalte on other esplanades.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

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

From this reading The asphalte on the Bingley esplanade is several degrees more depressing than the asphalte on other esplanades.

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

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

plural of “blot” — a blemish made by dirt

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

showing lack of skill or aptitude

From this reading The Swiss waiters at the Hotel Magnificent, where Sam was stopping, are in a class of bungling incompetence by themselves, the envy and despair of all the other Swiss waiters at all the other Hotels Magnificent along the coast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

of or relating or belonging to a city

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The Swiss waiters at the Hotel Magnificent, where Sam was stopping, are in a class of bungling incompetence by themselves, the envy and despair of all the other Swiss waiters at all the other Hotels Magnificent along the coast.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The asphalte on the Bingley esplanade is several degrees more depressing than the asphalte on other esplanades.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading The asphalte on the Bingley esplanade is several degrees more depressing than the asphalte on other esplanades.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading The Swiss waiters at the Hotel Magnificent, where Sam was stopping, are in a class of bungling incompetence by themselves, the envy and despair of all the other Swiss waiters at all the other Hotels Magnificent along the coast.

past form of “dock” — come into dock

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

extreme dullness; lacking spirit or interest

From this reading For dreariness of aspect Bingley-on-the-Sea stands alone.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading The Swiss waiters at the Hotel Magnificent, where Sam was stopping, are in a class of bungling incompetence by themselves, the envy and despair of all the other Swiss waiters at all the other Hotels Magnificent along the coast.

a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

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From this reading The asphalte on the Bingley esplanade is several degrees more depressing than the asphalte on other esplanades.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For dreariness of aspect Bingley-on-the-Sea stands alone.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

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

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The Swiss waiters at the Hotel Magnificent, where Sam was stopping, are in a class of bungling incompetence by themselves, the envy and despair of all the other Swiss waiters at all the other Hotels Magnificent along the coast.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The Swiss waiters at the Hotel Magnificent, where Sam was stopping, are in a class of bungling incompetence by themselves, the envy and despair of all the other Swiss waiters at all the other Hotels Magnificent along the coast.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

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

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications

From this reading The Swiss waiters at the Hotel Magnificent, where Sam was stopping, are in a class of bungling incompetence by themselves, the envy and despair of all the other Swiss waiters at all the other Hotels Magnificent along the coast.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The asphalte on the Bingley esplanade is several degrees more depressing than the asphalte on other esplanades.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading The Swiss waiters at the Hotel Magnificent, where Sam was stopping, are in a class of bungling incompetence by themselves, the envy and despair of all the other Swiss waiters at all the other Hotels Magnificent along the coast.

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

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The asphalte on the Bingley esplanade is several degrees more depressing than the asphalte on other esplanades.

not one, and not any

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The asphalte on the Bingley esplanade is several degrees more depressing than the asphalte on other esplanades.

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From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The asphalte on the Bingley esplanade is several degrees more depressing than the asphalte on other esplanades.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

term of address for a man

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

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

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

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

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading For dreariness of aspect Bingley-on-the-Sea stands alone.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading The Swiss waiters at the Hotel Magnificent, where Sam was stopping, are in a class of bungling incompetence by themselves, the envy and despair of all the other Swiss waiters at all the other Hotels Magnificent along the coast.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland

From this reading The Swiss waiters at the Hotel Magnificent, where Sam was stopping, are in a class of bungling incompetence by themselves, the envy and despair of all the other Swiss waiters at all the other Hotels Magnificent along the coast.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The asphalte on the Bingley esplanade is several degrees more depressing than the asphalte on other esplanades.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

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

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The Swiss waiters at the Hotel Magnificent, where Sam was stopping, are in a class of bungling incompetence by themselves, the envy and despair of all the other Swiss waiters at all the other Hotels Magnificent along the coast.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading The Swiss waiters at the Hotel Magnificent, where Sam was stopping, are in a class of bungling incompetence by themselves, the envy and despair of all the other Swiss waiters at all the other Hotels Magnificent along the coast.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

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

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

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

From this reading All watering-places on the south coast of England are blots on the landscape, but though I am aware that by saying it I shall offend the civic pride of some of the others—none are so peculiarly foul as Bingley-on-the-Sea.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading SIR MALLABY OFFERS A SUGGESTION § 1 A week after the liner “Atlantic” had docked at Southampton Sam Marlowe might have been observed—and was observed by various of the residents—sitting on a bench on the esplanade of that rising watering-place, Bingley-on-the-Sea, in Sussex.

in or at the place that

From this reading The Swiss waiters at the Hotel Magnificent, where Sam was stopping, are in a class of bungling incompetence by themselves, the envy and despair of all the other Swiss waiters at all the other Hotels Magnificent along the coast.