adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Mrs. Tully's departure, Paula, true to her threat, filled the house with guests.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
artistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
auntsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
before-breakfast
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From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
bevies
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From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
BigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And Graham wondered if this surrounding of herself by many people was not deliberate on Paula's part.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
chaperons
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From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
clutternounUS /ˈklʌtər/
a confused multitude of things
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading And Graham wondered if this surrounding of herself by many people was not deliberate on Paula's part.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading After Mrs. Tully's departure, Paula, true to her threat, filled the house with guests.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading After Mrs. Tully's departure, Paula, true to her threat, filled the house with guests.
folknounUS /foʊk/
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
followingsnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋz/
plural of “following” — a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
funnounUS /fʌn/
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading And Graham wondered if this surrounding of herself by many people was not deliberate on Paula's part.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading After Mrs. Tully's departure, Paula, true to her threat, filled the house with guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
hardieradjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdiər/
comparative of “hardy” — having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After Mrs. Tully's departure, Paula, true to her threat, filled the house with guests.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading And Graham wondered if this surrounding of herself by many people was not deliberate on Paula's part.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After Mrs. Tully's departure, Paula, true to her threat, filled the house with guests.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And Graham wondered if this surrounding of herself by many people was not deliberate on Paula's part.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
limousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
mammas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 And Graham wondered if this surrounding of herself by many people was not deliberate on Paula's part.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After Mrs. Tully's departure, Paula, true to her threat, filled the house with guests.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And Graham wondered if this surrounding of herself by many people was not deliberate on Paula's part.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And Graham wondered if this surrounding of herself by many people was not deliberate on Paula's part.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading And Graham wondered if this surrounding of herself by many people was not deliberate on Paula's part.
Paula
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Mrs. Tully's departure, Paula, true to her threat, filled the house with guests.
Paula's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Graham wondered if this surrounding of herself by many people was not deliberate on Paula's part.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading And Graham wondered if this surrounding of herself by many people was not deliberate on Paula's part.
picnicsnounUS /ˈpɪknɪks/
plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
singersnounUS /ˈsɪŋərz/
plural of “singer” — a person who sings
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading And Graham wondered if this surrounding of herself by many people was not deliberate on Paula's part.
swimsnounUS /swɪmz/
plural of “swim” — the act of swimming
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After Mrs. Tully's departure, Paula, true to her threat, filled the house with guests.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And Graham wondered if this surrounding of herself by many people was not deliberate on Paula's part.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading After Mrs. Tully's departure, Paula, true to her threat, filled the house with guests.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Mrs. Tully's departure, Paula, true to her threat, filled the house with guests.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading After Mrs. Tully's departure, Paula, true to her threat, filled the house with guests.
Tully's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Mrs. Tully's departure, Paula, true to her threat, filled the house with guests.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She seemed to have remembered all who had been waiting an invitation, and the limousine that met the trains eight miles away was rarely empty coming or going.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After Mrs. Tully's departure, Paula, true to her threat, filled the house with guests.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading And Graham wondered if this surrounding of herself by many people was not deliberate on Paula's part.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There were more singers and musicians and artist folk, and bevies of young girls with their inevitable followings of young men, while mammas and aunts and chaperons seemed to clutter all the ways of the Big House and to fill a couple of motor cars when picnics took place.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading As for himself, he definitely abandoned work on his book, and joined in the before-breakfast swims of the hardier younger folk, in the morning rides over the ranch, and in whatever fun was afoot indoors and out.
