adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Basil got his family away to the station after dinner, and left them there, while he walked down the village street, for a closer inspection of the hotels.
BasilnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
closeradverbUS /ˈkloʊsər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Basil got his family away to the station after dinner, and left them there, while he walked down the village street, for a closer inspection of the hotels.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
contendedverbUS /kənˈtendɪd/
past form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
d'hote
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From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
desisted
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From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
don't
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From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Basil got his family away to the station after dinner, and left them there, while he walked down the village street, for a closer inspection of the hotels.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
FallsnounUS /fɔːlz/
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Basil got his family away to the station after dinner, and left them there, while he walked down the village street, for a closer inspection of the hotels.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Basil got his family away to the station after dinner, and left them there, while he walked down the village street, for a closer inspection of the hotels.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
haven't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Basil got his family away to the station after dinner, and left them there, while he walked down the village street, for a closer inspection of the hotels.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Basil got his family away to the station after dinner, and left them there, while he walked down the village street, for a closer inspection of the hotels.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Basil got his family away to the station after dinner, and left them there, while he walked down the village street, for a closer inspection of the hotels.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
NiagaranounUS /naɪˈæɡrə/
waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
rebuffverbUS /rɪˈbʌf/
reject outright and bluntly
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
resortedverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
restaurateurnounUS /ˌrestərəˈtɜːr/
the proprietor of a restaurant
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Basil got his family away to the station after dinner, and left them there, while he walked down the village street, for a closer inspection of the hotels.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Basil got his family away to the station after dinner, and left them there, while he walked down the village street, for a closer inspection of the hotels.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Basil got his family away to the station after dinner, and left them there, while he walked down the village street, for a closer inspection of the hotels.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Basil got his family away to the station after dinner, and left them there, while he walked down the village street, for a closer inspection of the hotels.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "It seems to me that I don't see so many strangers here as I used," Basil had suggested to their driver.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In fact, they observed that their regret for the supposed decline of the Falls as a summer resort was nowhere popular in the village, and they desisted in their offers of sympathy, after their rebuff from the restaurateur.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Basil got his family away to the station after dinner, and left them there, while he walked down the village street, for a closer inspection of the hotels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Basil got his family away to the station after dinner, and left them there, while he walked down the village street, for a closer inspection of the hotels.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading They went to dine at the modest restaurant of a colored man, who advertised a table d'hote dinner on a board at his door; and they put their misgivings to him, which seemed to grieve him, and he contended that Niagara was as prosperous and as much resorted to as ever.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading "Oh, they haven't commenced coming yet," he replied, with hardy cheerfulness, and pretended that they were plenty enough in July and August.
