used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Moreover, many citizens who could afford to do so escaped at this time to the sea-side.
alighting
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From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Moreover, many citizens who could afford to do so escaped at this time to the sea-side.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Moreover, many citizens who could afford to do so escaped at this time to the sea-side.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Moreover, many citizens who could afford to do so escaped at this time to the sea-side.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Mrs. Trescott owned a cousin who was a painter of high degree.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
croppedadjectiveUS /krɑːpt/
(of land or soil) used for growing crops
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Mrs. Trescott owned a cousin who was a painter of high degree.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Moreover, many citizens who could afford to do so escaped at this time to the sea-side.
drawledverbUS /drɔːld/
past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
drowsed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
remove the dust from
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Moreover, many citizens who could afford to do so escaped at this time to the sea-side.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One summer the Trescotts had a visitation.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Mrs. Trescott owned a cousin who was a painter of high degree.
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
lawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
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 Moreover, many citizens who could afford to do so escaped at this time to the sea-side.
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, many citizens who could afford to do so escaped at this time to the sea-side.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Trescott owned a cousin who was a painter of high degree.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
not any; not one
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
the middle of the day
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One summer the Trescotts had a visitation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Mrs. Trescott owned a cousin who was a painter of high degree.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading Mrs. Trescott owned a cousin who was a painter of high degree.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
sea-side
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From this reading Moreover, many citizens who could afford to do so escaped at this time to the sea-side.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
sheennounUS /ʃiːn/
the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Moreover, many citizens who could afford to do so escaped at this time to the sea-side.
spraysnounUS /spreɪz/
plural of “spray” — a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Moreover, many citizens who could afford to do so escaped at this time to the sea-side.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Moreover, many citizens who could afford to do so escaped at this time to the sea-side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
Trescott
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Trescott owned a cousin who was a painter of high degree.
Trescotts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One summer the Trescotts had a visitation.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
visitationnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading One summer the Trescotts had a visitation.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
Whilomville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although Whilomville was in no sense a summer resort, the advent of the warm season meant much to it, for then came visitors from the city--people of considerable confidence--alighting upon their country cousins.
a Caucasian
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
which person or people
From this reading Moreover, many citizens who could afford to do so escaped at this time to the sea-side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The town, with the commercial life quite taken out of it, drawled and drowsed through long months, during which nothing was worse than the white dust which arose behind every vehicle at blinding noon, and nothing was finer than the cool sheen of the hose sprays over the cropped lawns under the many maples in the twilight.
