used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
in addition
From this reading Many of the regulars were artists, of one sort or another, but also came the less talented in search of good fishing or merely good idling.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Many of the regulars were artists, of one sort or another, but also came the less talented in search of good fishing or merely good idling.
AnthologynounUS /ænˈθɑːlədʒi/
a collection of selected literary passages
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
subject to appointment
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Many of the regulars were artists, of one sort or another, but also came the less talented in search of good fishing or merely good idling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
Betty
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From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
bungalowsnounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊz/
plural of “bungalow” — a small house with a single story
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Many of the regulars were artists, of one sort or another, but also came the less talented in search of good fishing or merely good idling.
CAROLYN
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From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
clubhousenounUS /ˈklʌbhaʊs/
a building that is occupied by a social club
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
cragsnounUS /kræɡz/
plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
Dobbs
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From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
etc
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From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
divisible by two
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
Faulkner'snounUS /ˈfɔːknərz/
possessive form of “faulkner” — United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
FerryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Many of the regulars were artists, of one sort or another, but also came the less talented in search of good fishing or merely good idling.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Many of the regulars were artists, of one sort or another, but also came the less talented in search of good fishing or merely good idling.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
Headlandnoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
HumorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
ten 10s
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
idlingnounUS /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/
having no employment
From this reading Many of the regulars were artists, of one sort or another, but also came the less talented in search of good fishing or merely good idling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Many of the regulars were artists, of one sort or another, but also came the less talented in search of good fishing or merely good idling.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
LobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
localitiesnounUS /loʊˈkælɪtiz/
plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
LuminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
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 Many of the regulars were artists, of one sort or another, but also came the less talented in search of good fishing or merely good idling.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
and nothing more
From this reading Many of the regulars were artists, of one sort or another, but also came the less talented in search of good fishing or merely good idling.
mid-year
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From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
a particular point in time
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
OnyxnounUS /ˈɑːnɪks/
a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
Others
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From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
by chance
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
regularsnounUS /ˈreɡjələrz/
plural of “regular” — a regular patron
From this reading Many of the regulars were artists, of one sort or another, but also came the less talented in search of good fishing or merely good idling.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
cut with a saw
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Many of the regulars were artists, of one sort or another, but also came the less talented in search of good fishing or merely good idling.
sizedadjectiveUS /saɪzd/
having a specified size
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
in or at or to some place
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Many of the regulars were artists, of one sort or another, but also came the less talented in search of good fishing or merely good idling.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
steepestadjectiveUS /ˈstiːpəst/
superlative of “steep” — having a sharp inclination
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
talentedadjectiveUS /ˈtæləntɪd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading Many of the regulars were artists, of one sort or another, but also came the less talented in search of good fishing or merely good idling.
Tassels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
VanishingnounUS /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/
a sudden or mysterious disappearance
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
Varian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
venturesomeadjectiveUS /ˈventʃərsəm/
disposed to venture or take risks
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
literature in metrical form
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Others joined them from time to time until now, the summer population occupied nearly a hundred cottages and bungalows and there was, moreover, a fair sized and fairly appointed inn.
WELLSnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the regulars were artists, of one sort or another, but also came the less talented in search of good fishing or merely good idling.
which person or people
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Vanishing of Betty Varian The Luminous Face The Come Back In the Onyx Lobby The Man Who Fell Through the Earth The Room with the Tassels Faulkner’s Folly The Bride of a Moment Doris of Dobbs’ Ferry The Book of Humorous Verse Such Nonsense!
wringverbUS /rɪŋ/
twist and press out of shape
From this reading _An Anthology_ BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “The Luminous Face,” “The Come Back,” “In the Onyx Lobby,” “The Man Who Fell Through the Earth,” etc._ It is, of course, possible, perhaps even probable, that somewhere on this green earth there may be finer golf links or a more attractive clubhouse than those at Headland Harbor, but never hope to wring such an admission from any one of the summer colony who spend their mid-year at that particular portion of the Maine coast.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Far up above the York cliffs are more great crags and among the steepest and wildest of these localities, a few venturesome spirits saw fit to pitch their tents.
