AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MINIATURE CREATION.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The longer I looked at it, the more beautiful it became, and a little star shone above it like a sun.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The longer I looked at it, the more beautiful it became, and a little star shone above it like a sun.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Trees and flowers sprang up under my gaze, and all stretched themselves towards me, as though for protection.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The longer I looked at it, the more beautiful it became, and a little star shone above it like a sun.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The longer I looked at it, the more beautiful it became, and a little star shone above it like a sun.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The longer I looked at it, the more beautiful it became, and a little star shone above it like a sun.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
BirdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
CREATIONnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading A MINIATURE CREATION.
creaturesnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Trees and flowers sprang up under my gaze, and all stretched themselves towards me, as though for protection.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Trees and flowers sprang up under my gaze, and all stretched themselves towards me, as though for protection.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
gazenounUS /ɡeɪz/
a long fixed look
From this reading Trees and flowers sprang up under my gaze, and all stretched themselves towards me, as though for protection.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
heaven-uplifted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The longer I looked at it, the more beautiful it became, and a little star shone above it like a sun.
landscapesnounUS /ˈlændskeɪps/
plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The longer I looked at it, the more beautiful it became, and a little star shone above it like a sun.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The longer I looked at it, the more beautiful it became, and a little star shone above it like a sun.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading The longer I looked at it, the more beautiful it became, and a little star shone above it like a sun.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The longer I looked at it, the more beautiful it became, and a little star shone above it like a sun.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Trees and flowers sprang up under my gaze, and all stretched themselves towards me, as though for protection.
MINIATUREnounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading A MINIATURE CREATION.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The longer I looked at it, the more beautiful it became, and a little star shone above it like a sun.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Trees and flowers sprang up under my gaze, and all stretched themselves towards me, as though for protection.
sangnounUS /sæŋ/
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The longer I looked at it, the more beautiful it became, and a little star shone above it like a sun.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Trees and flowers sprang up under my gaze, and all stretched themselves towards me, as though for protection.
starnounUS /stɑːr/
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The longer I looked at it, the more beautiful it became, and a little star shone above it like a sun.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Trees and flowers sprang up under my gaze, and all stretched themselves towards me, as though for protection.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The longer I looked at it, the more beautiful it became, and a little star shone above it like a sun.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Trees and flowers sprang up under my gaze, and all stretched themselves towards me, as though for protection.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Trees and flowers sprang up under my gaze, and all stretched themselves towards me, as though for protection.
TreesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Trees and flowers sprang up under my gaze, and all stretched themselves towards me, as though for protection.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Birds flew about and sang; some of them tried to get as near as possible to the little sun they saw; and other living creatures began to move about in the shadows of the groves, and on the fresh green grass.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Trees and flowers sprang up under my gaze, and all stretched themselves towards me, as though for protection.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Trees and flowers sprang up under my gaze, and all stretched themselves towards me, as though for protection.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In my heaven-uplifted dream, I thought I saw a circular spacious garden in which all the lovely landscapes of a superior world appeared to form themselves by swift degrees.
