Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

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

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

Having no one else present.

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

in addition

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

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

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

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

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

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

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

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

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

for the reason that

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

clothing in general

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

a social unit living together

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

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

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

destroyed or killed

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

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

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

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

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

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

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

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

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

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

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

calm by deception

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

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

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

easily agitated

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

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

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

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

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

works for an expert to learn a trade

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

cut with a saw

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

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

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

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

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

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

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

carry out

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

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

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

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

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

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

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Mrs. Caroline Smythe invited Alice to join her in an expedition to the last-named place; but Montague interposed, because he saw that Alice had been made pale and nervous by three months of night-and-day festivities.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

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

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading So Alice settled back to rest; but she was too popular to be let alone—a few days later came another invitation, this time from General Prentice and his family.

create by training and teaching

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

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

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

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

From this reading They were planning a railroad trip—to be gone for a month; they would have a private train, and twenty five people in the party, and would take in California and Mexico—“swinging round the circle,” as it was called.

at the time that

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Also, a trip to Florida would necessitate ten or fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of new clothes; and these would not do for the summer, it appeared—they would be faded and _passé_ by that time.

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

From this reading It was about a week from the beginning of Lent, when there would be a lull in the city’s gaieties, and Society would shift the scene of its activities to the country clubs, and to California and Hot Springs and Palm Beach.