used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading VENTURES AND ADVENTURES Ken had not much time for these visits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sometimes Ken made an extra trip, which brought him back to the pier at Asquam as the first twilight was gathering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VENTURES AND ADVENTURES Ken had not much time for these visits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sometimes Ken made an extra trip, which brought him back to the pier at Asquam as the first twilight was gathering.
Asquam
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From this reading Sometimes Ken made an extra trip, which brought him back to the pier at Asquam as the first twilight was gathering.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sometimes Ken made an extra trip, which brought him back to the pier at Asquam as the first twilight was gathering.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Sometimes Ken made an extra trip, which brought him back to the pier at Asquam as the first twilight was gathering.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
cockpitnounUS /ˈkɑːkpɪt/
compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
darklyadverbUS /ˈdɑːrkli/
without light
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
DutchmannounUS /ˈdʌtʃmən/
a native or inhabitant of Holland
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
divisible by two
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Sometimes Ken made an extra trip, which brought him back to the pier at Asquam as the first twilight was gathering.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sometimes Ken made an extra trip, which brought him back to the pier at Asquam as the first twilight was gathering.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading VENTURES AND ADVENTURES Ken had not much time for these visits.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Sometimes Ken made an extra trip, which brought him back to the pier at Asquam as the first twilight was gathering.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading VENTURES AND ADVENTURES Ken had not much time for these visits.
haulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sometimes Ken made an extra trip, which brought him back to the pier at Asquam as the first twilight was gathering.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
and nothing more
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
KennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading VENTURES AND ADVENTURES Ken had not much time for these visits.
go away from a place
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
lickverbUS /lɪk/
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
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 He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading VENTURES AND ADVENTURES Ken had not much time for these visits.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading VENTURES AND ADVENTURES Ken had not much time for these visits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
make a painting
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Sometimes Ken made an extra trip, which brought him back to the pier at Asquam as the first twilight was gathering.
pile-heads
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From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes Ken made an extra trip, which brought him back to the pier at Asquam as the first twilight was gathering.
refrain from harming
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
streetway
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
Sturgis
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From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading VENTURES AND ADVENTURES Ken had not much time for these visits.
up to a particular time
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading VENTURES AND ADVENTURES Ken had not much time for these visits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Sometimes Ken made an extra trip, which brought him back to the pier at Asquam as the first twilight was gathering.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
VENTURESnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading VENTURES AND ADVENTURES Ken had not much time for these visits.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading VENTURES AND ADVENTURES Ken had not much time for these visits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
weekendnounUS /ˈwiːkend/
a time period usually extending from Friday night through Sunday; more loosely defined as any period of successive days including one and only one Sunday
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
at the time that
From this reading He had just come in from such an "extra," one day during the busy Fourth of July weekend, and climbed out upon the wharf when the shadows of the pile-heads stretched darkly up the streetway.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Sturgis Water Line was so popular that he could not even find a spare day or two in which to haul out the _Dutchman_ and give her the "lick of paint" she needed.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had feared that, with the filling of the cottages at the beginning of the season, business would fall off, but so many weekly visitors came and went at the hotels that the _Dutchman_ rarely made a trip entirely empty, and quite often she was forced to leave, till the next time, a little heap of luggage which even her wide cockpit could not carry.
