AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Gay little pleasure boats flashed back and forth on the sparkling water.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The quay and bridge were thronged with people.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
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 The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
unvarying in nature
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
take in solid food
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Gay little pleasure boats flashed back and forth on the sparkling water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Gay little pleasure boats flashed back and forth on the sparkling water.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Gay little pleasure boats flashed back and forth on the sparkling water.
GenevanounUS /dʒəˈniːvə/
a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading LLOYD MEETS HERO It was July when they reached Switzerland.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LLOYD MEETS HERO It was July when they reached Switzerland.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading LLOYD MEETS HERO It was July when they reached Switzerland.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
go away from a place
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
LLOYDnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading LLOYD MEETS HERO It was July when they reached Switzerland.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading LLOYD MEETS HERO It was July when they reached Switzerland.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The quay and bridge were thronged with people.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Gay little pleasure boats flashed back and forth on the sparkling water.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading The quay and bridge were thronged with people.
railroadsnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊdz/
plural of “railroad” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading LLOYD MEETS HERO It was July when they reached Switzerland.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
only a very short time before
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Gay little pleasure boats flashed back and forth on the sparkling water.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading LLOYD MEETS HERO It was July when they reached Switzerland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LLOYD MEETS HERO It was July when they reached Switzerland.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The quay and bridge were thronged with people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LLOYD MEETS HERO It was July when they reached Switzerland.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Gay little pleasure boats flashed back and forth on the sparkling water.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading After three weeks of constant travel, it seemed good to leave boats and railroads for awhile, and stop to rest in the clean old town of Geneva.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The quay and bridge were thronged with people.
at the time that
From this reading LLOYD MEETS HERO It was July when they reached Switzerland.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The quay and bridge were thronged with people.
