adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Her table had been adorned with special care in Croesus' honor.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
Aristomachus
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From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her table had been adorned with special care in Croesus' honor.
BrightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Her table had been adorned with special care in Croesus' honor.
chaplets
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From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
Croesusnoun
last king of Lydia (died in 546 BC)
From this reading Her table had been adorned with special care in Croesus' honor.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her table had been adorned with special care in Croesus' honor.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her table had been adorned with special care in Croesus' honor.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Her table had been adorned with special care in Croesus' honor.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It wanted two hours of midnight.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
Ibykus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her table had been adorned with special care in Croesus' honor.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It wanted two hours of midnight.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It wanted two hours of midnight.
Miletus
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From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It wanted two hours of midnight.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
persistsverbUS /pərˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
Phanes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
poplarnounUS /ˈpɑːplər/
soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
Rhodopis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
rosesnounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
soundsnounUS /saʊndz/
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Her table had been adorned with special care in Croesus' honor.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Her table had been adorned with special care in Croesus' honor.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
Theodorus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
Theopompus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It wanted two hours of midnight.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It wanted two hours of midnight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
well-fitting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the cushions around it lay the guests with whom we are already acquainted: Theodorus, Ibykus, Phanes, Aristomachus, the merchant Theopompus of Miletus, Croesus and others, crowned with chaplets of poplar and roses.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her table had been adorned with special care in Croesus' honor.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Theodorus the sculptor was speaking: "Egypt seems to me," he said, "like a girl who persists in wearing a tight and painful shoe only because it is of gold, while within her reach he beautiful and well-fitting slippers in which she could move at ease, if she only would."
