Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But in spite of such attraction a rainy spell will set in, and set in it did, good and plenty, along about the middle of July.

anew

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

(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 Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But in spite of such attraction a rainy spell will set in, and set in it did, good and plenty, along about the middle of July.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

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

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

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

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading But in spite of such attraction a rainy spell will set in, and set in it did, good and plenty, along about the middle of July.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

a woman benefactor

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in spite of such attraction a rainy spell will set in, and set in it did, good and plenty, along about the middle of July.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

a public building for gambling and entertainment

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

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

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading Then it was that the resources of cottage and hotel were taxed to keep the visitors contented.

plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

slightly wet

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

in a delightful manner

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But in spite of such attraction a rainy spell will set in, and set in it did, good and plenty, along about the middle of July.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

agreeably diverting

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

set up or found

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

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

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

the act of departing

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

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

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

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

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

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

From this reading But in spite of such attraction a rainy spell will set in, and set in it did, good and plenty, along about the middle of July.

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But in spite of such attraction a rainy spell will set in, and set in it did, good and plenty, along about the middle of July.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading But in spite of such attraction a rainy spell will set in, and set in it did, good and plenty, along about the middle of July.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

the act of departing

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

(Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading But in spite of such attraction a rainy spell will set in, and set in it did, good and plenty, along about the middle of July.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

the next day

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

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

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

a full supply

From this reading But in spite of such attraction a rainy spell will set in, and set in it did, good and plenty, along about the middle of July.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading But in spite of such attraction a rainy spell will set in, and set in it did, good and plenty, along about the middle of July.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Then it was that the resources of cottage and hotel were taxed to keep the visitors contented.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

to cause to separate and go in different directions

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But in spite of such attraction a rainy spell will set in, and set in it did, good and plenty, along about the middle of July.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading But in spite of such attraction a rainy spell will set in, and set in it did, good and plenty, along about the middle of July.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading But in spite of such attraction a rainy spell will set in, and set in it did, good and plenty, along about the middle of July.

produce buds, branches, or germinate

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

the money risked on a gamble

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

the act of swimming

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

past form of “tax” — levy a tax on

From this reading Then it was that the resources of cottage and hotel were taxed to keep the visitors contented.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

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

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then it was that the resources of cottage and hotel were taxed to keep the visitors contented.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Girls coming down to the beach from the city, others leaving for the mountains, a round of cottage entertaining, besides events at the casino, swimming contests, hotel entertainments--all these and many other features, served to keep the girls delightfully busy at the gay little summer resort, Sea Crest.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

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From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

semiformal evening dress for men

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Then it was that the resources of cottage and hotel were taxed to keep the visitors contented.

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

From this reading Then it was that the resources of cottage and hotel were taxed to keep the visitors contented.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

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

From this reading Then it was that the resources of cottage and hotel were taxed to keep the visitors contented.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But in spite of such attraction a rainy spell will set in, and set in it did, good and plenty, along about the middle of July.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A BLANKET OF FOG THE genuine good times of summer, such as seem to sprout up daily and scatter enough seeds to insure an equal good time on the morrow, had given the scouts such a round of gayety, that a full week dashed by before they could again settle down to work on the mystery of Luna Land.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mary, at the Colonade, had been a veritable benefactress, for there something was always going on; but Miss Constance Hastings found she could not stand the damp chill of continued rain and heavy fog, so quite unexpectedly she "pulled up stakes," and as Mary would not think of letting her go on to Tuxedo alone, there was suddenly one True Tred less at Sea Crest.