Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

Having no one else present.

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading His waters ever clearest, sweetest be To him who in a lonely bark drifts forth On His great deeps of goodness trustfully.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading His waters ever clearest, sweetest be To him who in a lonely bark drifts forth On His great deeps of goodness trustfully.”

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

superlative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind

From this reading His waters ever clearest, sweetest be To him who in a lonely bark drifts forth On His great deeps of goodness trustfully.”

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From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

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From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

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From this reading His waters ever clearest, sweetest be To him who in a lonely bark drifts forth On His great deeps of goodness trustfully.”

as deserved

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along

From this reading His waters ever clearest, sweetest be To him who in a lonely bark drifts forth On His great deeps of goodness trustfully.”

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

move gently or carefully

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

at any time

From this reading His waters ever clearest, sweetest be To him who in a lonely bark drifts forth On His great deeps of goodness trustfully.”

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From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading His waters ever clearest, sweetest be To him who in a lonely bark drifts forth On His great deeps of goodness trustfully.”

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading His waters ever clearest, sweetest be To him who in a lonely bark drifts forth On His great deeps of goodness trustfully.”

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading His waters ever clearest, sweetest be To him who in a lonely bark drifts forth On His great deeps of goodness trustfully.”

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His waters ever clearest, sweetest be To him who in a lonely bark drifts forth On His great deeps of goodness trustfully.”

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His waters ever clearest, sweetest be To him who in a lonely bark drifts forth On His great deeps of goodness trustfully.”

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading His waters ever clearest, sweetest be To him who in a lonely bark drifts forth On His great deeps of goodness trustfully.”

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

and nothing more

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

small in range or scope

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

hear with intention

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading His waters ever clearest, sweetest be To him who in a lonely bark drifts forth On His great deeps of goodness trustfully.”

used in combination to denote the middle

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

equally distant from the extremes

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

subject to death

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

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From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

and nothing more

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

not taken into account

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

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From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading His waters ever clearest, sweetest be To him who in a lonely bark drifts forth On His great deeps of goodness trustfully.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

careful and diligent in the use of resources

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

with trust; in a trusting manner

From this reading His waters ever clearest, sweetest be To him who in a lonely bark drifts forth On His great deeps of goodness trustfully.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

precisely as stated

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

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From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

shedding tears

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading His waters ever clearest, sweetest be To him who in a lonely bark drifts forth On His great deeps of goodness trustfully.”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The fact was that it was just midway between two large and deservedly popular resorts, and so it had been overlooked, and to the regret of the thrifty inhabitants and the satisfaction of the visitors who came there for quiet, its peaceful streets and its stony beach were never invaded by excursionists.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

which person or people

From this reading His waters ever clearest, sweetest be To him who in a lonely bark drifts forth On His great deeps of goodness trustfully.”

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading And seems she mid deep silence to a strain To listen, which the soul alone can know, Saying: “Fear naught, for Jesus came on earth, Jesus of endless joys the wide, deep sea, To ease each heavy load of mortal birth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a primitive little place with one good, old-established hotel, and a limited number of villas and lodging houses, which only served as a sort of ornamental fringe to the picturesque little fishing town.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading From Vittoria Colonna Codrington was one of the very few sea-side places within fairly easy reach of London which had not been vulgarized into an ordinary watering place.