Chapter IV

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

From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

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

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

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

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

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

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

third-person singular of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

immersing the body in water or sunshine

From this reading Everything here possesses the charm of fresh primitiveness; the festive bathing gown, the tasteful, fashionable toilet of Western seaside places are unknown.

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From this reading BATHING-PLACE PICTURES.

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From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Everything here possesses the charm of fresh primitiveness; the festive bathing gown, the tasteful, fashionable toilet of Western seaside places are unknown.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

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

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything here possesses the charm of fresh primitiveness; the festive bathing gown, the tasteful, fashionable toilet of Western seaside places are unknown.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Everything here possesses the charm of fresh primitiveness; the festive bathing gown, the tasteful, fashionable toilet of Western seaside places are unknown.

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading Everything here possesses the charm of fresh primitiveness; the festive bathing gown, the tasteful, fashionable toilet of Western seaside places are unknown.

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Everything here possesses the charm of fresh primitiveness; the festive bathing gown, the tasteful, fashionable toilet of Western seaside places are unknown.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Everything here possesses the charm of fresh primitiveness; the festive bathing gown, the tasteful, fashionable toilet of Western seaside places are unknown.

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

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Everything here possesses the charm of fresh primitiveness; the festive bathing gown, the tasteful, fashionable toilet of Western seaside places are unknown.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

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

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

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

From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

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From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

a republic in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

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

From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

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From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

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

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

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

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

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

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

many times at short intervals

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

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

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

third-person singular of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading BATHING-PLACE PICTURES.

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

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Everything here possesses the charm of fresh primitiveness; the festive bathing gown, the tasteful, fashionable toilet of Western seaside places are unknown.

having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

a wild or unrefined state

From this reading Everything here possesses the charm of fresh primitiveness; the festive bathing gown, the tasteful, fashionable toilet of Western seaside places are unknown.

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev

From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

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From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

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

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

not often

From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

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

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

having or showing or conforming to good taste

From this reading Everything here possesses the charm of fresh primitiveness; the festive bathing gown, the tasteful, fashionable toilet of Western seaside places are unknown.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

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

From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

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

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Everything here possesses the charm of fresh primitiveness; the festive bathing gown, the tasteful, fashionable toilet of Western seaside places are unknown.

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

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

not known

From this reading Everything here possesses the charm of fresh primitiveness; the festive bathing gown, the tasteful, fashionable toilet of Western seaside places are unknown.

precisely as stated

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The Samland coast is frequented but little by strangers; the list of visitors seldom contains a Russ or Pole.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Everything here possesses the charm of fresh primitiveness; the festive bathing gown, the tasteful, fashionable toilet of Western seaside places are unknown.

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

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading However, a great number of people flows from East Prussia, from distant Masure, and its lonely lakes; from the primeval forests of Lithuania, to these homely seaside places; but more especially, the ancient town Ottokars sends its officials, its professors, its students, its young merchants, to the sea, and the sacred ocean-tide often overhears very learned discourses, which are held across the bathing-rope during the pauses which ensue between each rushing wave.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Youth, full of the love of enterprise, assembles in Neukuhren; small dance in the evening, an expedition in a _leiter-wagon_, in which numerous families are crowded together, a concert, a performance--everything that with small means gives great enjoyment to eager spirits, is provided here by the leaders of social amusements.