adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was decided, therefore, that after Athens, the "Flitter" should go south.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading New York was not more than a month away as Brewster reckoned time and distance, and there was still too much money in the treasury.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading It was decided, therefore, that after Athens, the "Flitter" should go south.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading New York was not more than a month away as Brewster reckoned time and distance, and there was still too much money in the treasury.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading By the middle of July the party was leaving the heat of Egypt and finding it not half bad.
Brewster
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From this reading New York was not more than a month away as Brewster reckoned time and distance, and there was still too much money in the treasury.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the middle of July the party was leaving the heat of Egypt and finding it not half bad.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was decided, therefore, that after Athens, the "Flitter" should go south.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
disbandedverbUS /dɪsˈbændɪd/
past form of “disband” — cause to break up or cease to function
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading New York was not more than a month away as Brewster reckoned time and distance, and there was still too much money in the treasury.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading By the middle of July the party was leaving the heat of Egypt and finding it not half bad.
Flitterverb
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading It was decided, therefore, that after Athens, the "Flitter" should go south.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was decided, therefore, that after Athens, the "Flitter" should go south.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading By the middle of July the party was leaving the heat of Egypt and finding it not half bad.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading By the middle of July the party was leaving the heat of Egypt and finding it not half bad.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was decided, therefore, that after Athens, the "Flitter" should go south.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading By the middle of July the party was leaving the heat of Egypt and finding it not half bad.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading By the middle of July the party was leaving the heat of Egypt and finding it not half bad.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
MARRIAGEnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading By the middle of July the party was leaving the heat of Egypt and finding it not half bad.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading New York was not more than a month away as Brewster reckoned time and distance, and there was still too much money in the treasury.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading New York was not more than a month away as Brewster reckoned time and distance, and there was still too much money in the treasury.
Monty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading New York was not more than a month away as Brewster reckoned time and distance, and there was still too much money in the treasury.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading New York was not more than a month away as Brewster reckoned time and distance, and there was still too much money in the treasury.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New York was not more than a month away as Brewster reckoned time and distance, and there was still too much money in the treasury.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By the middle of July the party was leaving the heat of Egypt and finding it not half bad.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
OFFERverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading By the middle of July the party was leaving the heat of Egypt and finding it not half bad.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading New York was not more than a month away as Brewster reckoned time and distance, and there was still too much money in the treasury.
RomenounUS /roʊm/
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was decided, therefore, that after Athens, the "Flitter" should go south.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was decided, therefore, that after Athens, the "Flitter" should go south.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading New York was not more than a month away as Brewster reckoned time and distance, and there was still too much money in the treasury.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading New York was not more than a month away as Brewster reckoned time and distance, and there was still too much money in the treasury.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was decided, therefore, that after Athens, the "Flitter" should go south.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading New York was not more than a month away as Brewster reckoned time and distance, and there was still too much money in the treasury.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was decided, therefore, that after Athens, the "Flitter" should go south.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading New York was not more than a month away as Brewster reckoned time and distance, and there was still too much money in the treasury.
treasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading New York was not more than a month away as Brewster reckoned time and distance, and there was still too much money in the treasury.
triumphaladjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfəl/
relating to or celebrating a triumph
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE The summer is scarcely a good time to visit Egypt, but Monty and his guests had a desire to see even a little of the northern coast of Africa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was decided, therefore, that after Athens, the "Flitter" should go south.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading The yacht had met them at Naples after the automobile procession,--a kind of triumphal progress,--was disbanded in Florence, and they had taken a hurried survey of Rome.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading New York was not more than a month away as Brewster reckoned time and distance, and there was still too much money in the treasury.
