halcyon
- n (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
- n a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
- n a mythical bird said to breed at the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea and to have the power of calming the winds and waves
- s idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity
a halcyon atmosphere - s marked by peace and prosperity
the halcyon days of the clipper trade
hale
- n a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
- n United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938)
- n prolific United States writer (1822-1909)
- v to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"
- v draw slowly or heavily
- s exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
hale and hearty