used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
any person at all
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading How the surf boomed up on the lonely beach and the winds howled and whined around the eaves of the low cottages!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE NEW JOB May at Lovell's Harbor was one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading How the surf boomed up on the lonely beach and the winds howled and whined around the eaves of the low cottages!
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading THE NEW JOB May at Lovell's Harbor was one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading How cold and blue the water looked!
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
boomedverbUS /buːmd/
past form of “boom” — make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading How the surf boomed up on the lonely beach and the winds howled and whined around the eaves of the low cottages!
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading How cold and blue the water looked!
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading How the surf boomed up on the lonely beach and the winds howled and whined around the eaves of the low cottages!
easterlyadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərli/
lying in or toward the east
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
eavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading How the surf boomed up on the lonely beach and the winds howled and whined around the eaves of the low cottages!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
gunwalenoun
wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading THE NEW JOB May at Lovell's Harbor was one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.
How
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From this reading How cold and blue the water looked!
howledverbUS /haʊld/
past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries
From this reading How the surf boomed up on the lonely beach and the winds howled and whined around the eaves of the low cottages!
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading THE NEW JOB May at Lovell's Harbor was one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading How the surf boomed up on the lonely beach and the winds howled and whined around the eaves of the low cottages!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading How cold and blue the water looked!
Lovell's
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From this reading THE NEW JOB May at Lovell's Harbor was one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading How the surf boomed up on the lonely beach and the winds howled and whined around the eaves of the low cottages!
marshesnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəz/
plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE NEW JOB May at Lovell's Harbor was one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE NEW JOB May at Lovell's Harbor was one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW JOB May at Lovell's Harbor was one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW JOB May at Lovell's Harbor was one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How the surf boomed up on the lonely beach and the winds howled and whined around the eaves of the low cottages!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE NEW JOB May at Lovell's Harbor was one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE NEW JOB May at Lovell's Harbor was one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
summersnounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
plural of “summer” — 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 the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading How the surf boomed up on the lonely beach and the winds howled and whined around the eaves of the low cottages!
possessing sweep
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
carry out
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW JOB May at Lovell's Harbor was one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEW JOB May at Lovell's Harbor was one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading How cold and blue the water looked!
at the time that
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
whined
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From this reading How the surf boomed up on the lonely beach and the winds howled and whined around the eaves of the low cottages!
whitenedadjective
(of hair) having lost its color
From this reading Certain it was that when easterly storms swept the marshes and lashed the harbor into foam; when every boat that struggled out of the channel returned whitened to the gunwale with ice, there was little to induce anybody to take up residence in the hamlet.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading How the surf boomed up on the lonely beach and the winds howled and whined around the eaves of the low cottages!
wintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In fact the inhabitants of the town often remarked that they put up with the winters the small isolated village offered for the sake of its springs and summers.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE NEW JOB May at Lovell's Harbor was one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.
