used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Return ocean passages usually furnish the much needed rest after a so-called vacation abroad.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading Overworked Americans need, not so much an entire cessation of activities, as a change of occupation, which usually, brings the desired results.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Return ocean passages usually furnish the much needed rest after a so-called vacation abroad.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The weather at sea was all that could be desired.
in addition
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Overworked Americans need, not so much an entire cessation of activities, as a change of occupation, which usually, brings the desired results.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Overworked Americans need, not so much an entire cessation of activities, as a change of occupation, which usually, brings the desired results.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The longer a smooth sea-voyage, the better lovers are pleased.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Overworked Americans need, not so much an entire cessation of activities, as a change of occupation, which usually, brings the desired results.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The weather at sea was all that could be desired.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The weather at sea was all that could be desired.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The longer a smooth sea-voyage, the better lovers are pleased.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Overworked Americans need, not so much an entire cessation of activities, as a change of occupation, which usually, brings the desired results.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading Overworked Americans need, not so much an entire cessation of activities, as a change of occupation, which usually, brings the desired results.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Overworked Americans need, not so much an entire cessation of activities, as a change of occupation, which usually, brings the desired results.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The weather at sea was all that could be desired.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
wanted intensely
From this reading The weather at sea was all that could be desired.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Overworked Americans need, not so much an entire cessation of activities, as a change of occupation, which usually, brings the desired results.
ENVELOPEnounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Return ocean passages usually furnish the much needed rest after a so-called vacation abroad.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
Gertrude
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From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
HARRIS'SnounUS /ˈherɪsɪz/
possessive form of “harris” — United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
for more time
From this reading The longer a smooth sea-voyage, the better lovers are pleased.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The longer a smooth sea-voyage, the better lovers are pleased.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Return ocean passages usually furnish the much needed rest after a so-called vacation abroad.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Overworked Americans need, not so much an entire cessation of activities, as a change of occupation, which usually, brings the desired results.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Return ocean passages usually furnish the much needed rest after a so-called vacation abroad.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Overworked Americans need, not so much an entire cessation of activities, as a change of occupation, which usually, brings the desired results.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Return ocean passages usually furnish the much needed rest after a so-called vacation abroad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
and nothing more
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
OverworkedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrkt/
past form of “overwork” — use too much
From this reading Overworked Americans need, not so much an entire cessation of activities, as a change of occupation, which usually, brings the desired results.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Return ocean passages usually furnish the much needed rest after a so-called vacation abroad.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The longer a smooth sea-voyage, the better lovers are pleased.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Return ocean passages usually furnish the much needed rest after a so-called vacation abroad.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Overworked Americans need, not so much an entire cessation of activities, as a change of occupation, which usually, brings the desired results.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Return ocean passages usually furnish the much needed rest after a so-called vacation abroad.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The weather at sea was all that could be desired.
sea-voyage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The longer a smooth sea-voyage, the better lovers are pleased.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The longer a smooth sea-voyage, the better lovers are pleased.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Overworked Americans need, not so much an entire cessation of activities, as a change of occupation, which usually, brings the desired results.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading Return ocean passages usually furnish the much needed rest after a so-called vacation abroad.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The weather at sea was all that could be desired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
under normal conditions
From this reading Return ocean passages usually furnish the much needed rest after a so-called vacation abroad.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Return ocean passages usually furnish the much needed rest after a so-called vacation abroad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather at sea was all that could be desired.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather at sea was all that could be desired.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Overworked Americans need, not so much an entire cessation of activities, as a change of occupation, which usually, brings the desired results.
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 COLONEL HARRIS'S BIG BLUE ENVELOPE The honeymoon of George and Gertrude included not only the two delightful weeks in Switzerland, but also the ten or twelve days on a slow steamer returning to New York.
