united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There was seabathing every day and automobile trips and all sorts of beach fun and frolic.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Days at Surfwood passed happily and swiftly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Days at Surfwood passed happily and swiftly.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading There was seabathing every day and automobile trips and all sorts of beach fun and frolic.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading There was seabathing every day and automobile trips and all sorts of beach fun and frolic.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
conventionsnounUS /kənˈvenʃənz/
plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was seabathing every day and automobile trips and all sorts of beach fun and frolic.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Days at Surfwood passed happily and swiftly.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
DottyadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːti/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was seabathing every day and automobile trips and all sorts of beach fun and frolic.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading There was seabathing every day and automobile trips and all sorts of beach fun and frolic.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading There was seabathing every day and automobile trips and all sorts of beach fun and frolic.
GOOD-BYEnounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SUMMER!
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Days at Surfwood passed happily and swiftly.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
a particular point in time
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Days at Surfwood passed happily and swiftly.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
seabathing
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From this reading There was seabathing every day and automobile trips and all sorts of beach fun and frolic.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
in the near future
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There was seabathing every day and automobile trips and all sorts of beach fun and frolic.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SUMMER!
Surfwood
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From this reading Days at Surfwood passed happily and swiftly.
in a swift manner
From this reading Days at Surfwood passed happily and swiftly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was seabathing every day and automobile trips and all sorts of beach fun and frolic.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading There was seabathing every day and automobile trips and all sorts of beach fun and frolic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was seabathing every day and automobile trips and all sorts of beach fun and frolic.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dolly and Dotty often discussed the matter and always agreed that camp life and hotel life were equally pleasant, though in opposite ways.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading And if Dotty sometimes sighed for the careless freedom of the life in the woods or if Dolly felt in her secret heart that she preferred the more formal conventions of the big hotel, they soon forgot such thoughts in the joys of the moment.
