adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The graveyard in Zermatt occupies only about one-eighth of an acre.
acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading The graveyard in Zermatt occupies only about one-eighth of an acre.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading They cannot afford to have large graveyards, the grass skin is too circumscribed and too valuable.
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 It is all required for the support of the living.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The graveyard in Zermatt occupies only about one-eighth of an acre.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Consequently, they do not dig graves, they blast them out with powder and fuse.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading Consequently, they do not dig graves, they blast them out with powder and fuse.
cannot
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From this reading They cannot afford to have large graveyards, the grass skin is too circumscribed and too valuable.
Chillon
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From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
circumscribedadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈskraɪbd/
subject to limits or subjected to limits
From this reading They cannot afford to have large graveyards, the grass skin is too circumscribed and too valuable.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently, they do not dig graves, they blast them out with powder and fuse.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading Consequently, they do not dig graves, they blast them out with powder and fuse.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Consequently, they do not dig graves, they blast them out with powder and fuse.
DungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is all required for the support of the living.
fuseverbUS /fjuːz/
mix together different elements
From this reading Consequently, they do not dig graves, they blast them out with powder and fuse.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Consequently, they do not dig graves, they blast them out with powder and fuse.
graveyardnounUS /ˈɡreɪvjɑːrd/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading The graveyard in Zermatt occupies only about one-eighth of an acre.
graveyardsnounUS /ˈɡreɪvjɑːrdz/
plural of “graveyard” — a tract of land used for burials
From this reading They cannot afford to have large graveyards, the grass skin is too circumscribed and too valuable.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They cannot afford to have large graveyards, the grass skin is too circumscribed and too valuable.
humpy
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From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The graveyard in Zermatt occupies only about one-eighth of an acre.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It is all required for the support of the living.
NiceadjectiveUS /naɪs/
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Consequently, they do not dig graves, they blast them out with powder and fuse.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading The graveyard in Zermatt occupies only about one-eighth of an acre.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
one-eighthnoun
one part in eight equal parts
From this reading The graveyard in Zermatt occupies only about one-eighth of an acre.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The graveyard in Zermatt occupies only about one-eighth of an acre.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Consequently, they do not dig graves, they blast them out with powder and fuse.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Consequently, they do not dig graves, they blast them out with powder and fuse.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It is all required for the support of the living.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
RoomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading It is all required for the support of the living.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They cannot afford to have large graveyards, the grass skin is too circumscribed and too valuable.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Consequently, they do not dig graves, they blast them out with powder and fuse.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Consequently, they do not dig graves, they blast them out with powder and fuse.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They cannot afford to have large graveyards, the grass skin is too circumscribed and too valuable.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They cannot afford to have large graveyards, the grass skin is too circumscribed and too valuable.
valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading They cannot afford to have large graveyards, the grass skin is too circumscribed and too valuable.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading [Chillon has a Nice, Roomy Dungeon] Switzerland is simply a large, humpy, solid rock, with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.
Zermatt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The graveyard in Zermatt occupies only about one-eighth of an acre.
