used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Weed-on-the-Sands is a quiet little watering-place on the south coast in the county of Sussex.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The general public find the place too quiet, as the tiny town has no bandstand, or esplanade, or entertainments of any kind whatsoever.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
bandstandnounUS /ˈbændstænd/
a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
From this reading The general public find the place too quiet, as the tiny town has no bandstand, or esplanade, or entertainments of any kind whatsoever.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Weed-on-the-Sands is a quiet little watering-place on the south coast in the county of Sussex.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In fact, a select number of invalids and holiday-makers come to Weed-on-the-Sands every year for cure and enjoyment.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Weed-on-the-Sands is a quiet little watering-place on the south coast in the county of Sussex.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading In fact, a select number of invalids and holiday-makers come to Weed-on-the-Sands every year for cure and enjoyment.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading In fact, a select number of invalids and holiday-makers come to Weed-on-the-Sands every year for cure and enjoyment.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The general public find the place too quiet, as the tiny town has no bandstand, or esplanade, or entertainments of any kind whatsoever.
esplanadenounUS /ˌespləˈnɑːd/
a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore
From this reading The general public find the place too quiet, as the tiny town has no bandstand, or esplanade, or entertainments of any kind whatsoever.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In fact, a select number of invalids and holiday-makers come to Weed-on-the-Sands every year for cure and enjoyment.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, a select number of invalids and holiday-makers come to Weed-on-the-Sands every year for cure and enjoyment.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The general public find the place too quiet, as the tiny town has no bandstand, or esplanade, or entertainments of any kind whatsoever.
fishing-village
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From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact, a select number of invalids and holiday-makers come to Weed-on-the-Sands every year for cure and enjoyment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general public find the place too quiet, as the tiny town has no bandstand, or esplanade, or entertainments of any kind whatsoever.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
for this reason
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
holiday-makers
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From this reading In fact, a select number of invalids and holiday-makers come to Weed-on-the-Sands every year for cure and enjoyment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Weed-on-the-Sands is a quiet little watering-place on the south coast in the county of Sussex.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
invalidsnounUS /ˈɪnvələdz/
plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading In fact, a select number of invalids and holiday-makers come to Weed-on-the-Sands every year for cure and enjoyment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Weed-on-the-Sands is a quiet little watering-place on the south coast in the county of Sussex.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
jettynounUS /ˈdʒeti/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The general public find the place too quiet, as the tiny town has no bandstand, or esplanade, or entertainments of any kind whatsoever.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Weed-on-the-Sands is a quiet little watering-place on the south coast in the county of Sussex.
most important element
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
not any; not one
From this reading The general public find the place too quiet, as the tiny town has no bandstand, or esplanade, or entertainments of any kind whatsoever.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In fact, a select number of invalids and holiday-makers come to Weed-on-the-Sands every year for cure and enjoyment.
not divisible by two
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Weed-on-the-Sands is a quiet little watering-place on the south coast in the county of Sussex.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Weed-on-the-Sands is a quiet little watering-place on the south coast in the county of Sussex.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
and nothing more
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The general public find the place too quiet, as the tiny town has no bandstand, or esplanade, or entertainments of any kind whatsoever.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
overcrowdedverbUS /ˈoʊvərkraʊdɪd/
past form of “overcrowd” — cause to crowd together too much
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The general public find the place too quiet, as the tiny town has no bandstand, or esplanade, or entertainments of any kind whatsoever.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The general public find the place too quiet, as the tiny town has no bandstand, or esplanade, or entertainments of any kind whatsoever.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Weed-on-the-Sands is a quiet little watering-place on the south coast in the county of Sussex.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
seaweed-covered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading In fact, a select number of invalids and holiday-makers come to Weed-on-the-Sands every year for cure and enjoyment.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Weed-on-the-Sands is a quiet little watering-place on the south coast in the county of Sussex.
straighteradjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtər/
comparative of “straight” — successive (without a break)
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
SussexnounUS /ˈsʌsɪks/
a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century
From this reading Weed-on-the-Sands is a quiet little watering-place on the south coast in the county of Sussex.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Weed-on-the-Sands is a quiet little watering-place on the south coast in the county of Sussex.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
thoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/
plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
very small
From this reading The general public find the place too quiet, as the tiny town has no bandstand, or esplanade, or entertainments of any kind whatsoever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, a select number of invalids and holiday-makers come to Weed-on-the-Sands every year for cure and enjoyment.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The general public find the place too quiet, as the tiny town has no bandstand, or esplanade, or entertainments of any kind whatsoever.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
villasnounUS /ˈvɪləz/
plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Round the original fishing-village a flourishing town of villas and shops has grown, and as it is reached only by a branch line from the main trunk railway it is rarely overcrowded.
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 There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
watering-place
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From this reading Weed-on-the-Sands is a quiet little watering-place on the south coast in the county of Sussex.
Weed-on-the-Sands
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From this reading Weed-on-the-Sands is a quiet little watering-place on the south coast in the county of Sussex.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The general public find the place too quiet, as the tiny town has no bandstand, or esplanade, or entertainments of any kind whatsoever.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are smooth sands, with seaweed-covered rocks--hence the odd name of the resort--a rude jetty, which stretches out some little distance into deep water, and one or two or three crooked streets, which are united with the wider and straighter thoroughfares of the new town.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In fact, a select number of invalids and holiday-makers come to Weed-on-the-Sands every year for cure and enjoyment.
