adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is in the form of a Latin cross, forty-six feet in length by about forty in width.
aboundverbUS /əˈbaʊnd/
be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is in the form of a Latin cross, forty-six feet in length by about forty in width.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Behind the altar is the massive sarcophagus of marble (its cover of silver plates was long ago torn off) in which are literally the ashes of the empress.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Placidia was also prudent and foreseeing, and built this once magnificent sepulcher for her own occupation.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Behind the altar is the massive sarcophagus of marble (its cover of silver plates was long ago torn off) in which are literally the ashes of the empress.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Placidia was also prudent and foreseeing, and built this once magnificent sepulcher for her own occupation.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading The floor is paved with rich marbles; the cupola is covered with mosaics of the time of the empress; and in the arch over the door is a fine representation of the Good Shepherd.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Behind the altar is the massive sarcophagus of marble (its cover of silver plates was long ago torn off) in which are literally the ashes of the empress.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading Behind the altar is the massive sarcophagus of marble (its cover of silver plates was long ago torn off) in which are literally the ashes of the empress.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind the altar is the massive sarcophagus of marble (its cover of silver plates was long ago torn off) in which are literally the ashes of the empress.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Placidia was also prudent and foreseeing, and built this once magnificent sepulcher for her own occupation.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is in the form of a Latin cross, forty-six feet in length by about forty in width.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Behind the altar is the massive sarcophagus of marble (its cover of silver plates was long ago torn off) in which are literally the ashes of the empress.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The floor is paved with rich marbles; the cupola is covered with mosaics of the time of the empress; and in the arch over the door is a fine representation of the Good Shepherd.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading It is in the form of a Latin cross, forty-six feet in length by about forty in width.
cupolanounUS /kəˈpoʊlə/
a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting
From this reading The floor is paved with rich marbles; the cupola is covered with mosaics of the time of the empress; and in the arch over the door is a fine representation of the Good Shepherd.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The floor is paved with rich marbles; the cupola is covered with mosaics of the time of the empress; and in the arch over the door is a fine representation of the Good Shepherd.
empressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
From this reading The floor is paved with rich marbles; the cupola is covered with mosaics of the time of the empress; and in the arch over the door is a fine representation of the Good Shepherd.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It is in the form of a Latin cross, forty-six feet in length by about forty in width.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The floor is paved with rich marbles; the cupola is covered with mosaics of the time of the empress; and in the arch over the door is a fine representation of the Good Shepherd.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The floor is paved with rich marbles; the cupola is covered with mosaics of the time of the empress; and in the arch over the door is a fine representation of the Good Shepherd.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Placidia was also prudent and foreseeing, and built this once magnificent sepulcher for her own occupation.
foreseeingverbUS /fɔːrˈsiːɪŋ/
-ing form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading Placidia was also prudent and foreseeing, and built this once magnificent sepulcher for her own occupation.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It is in the form of a Latin cross, forty-six feet in length by about forty in width.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading It is in the form of a Latin cross, forty-six feet in length by about forty in width.
forty-sixadjective
being six more than forty
From this reading It is in the form of a Latin cross, forty-six feet in length by about forty in width.
Galla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The floor is paved with rich marbles; the cupola is covered with mosaics of the time of the empress; and in the arch over the door is a fine representation of the Good Shepherd.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Placidia was also prudent and foreseeing, and built this once magnificent sepulcher for her own occupation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is in the form of a Latin cross, forty-six feet in length by about forty in width.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is in the form of a Latin cross, forty-six feet in length by about forty in width.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Behind the altar is the massive sarcophagus of marble (its cover of silver plates was long ago torn off) in which are literally the ashes of the empress.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading It is in the form of a Latin cross, forty-six feet in length by about forty in width.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It is in the form of a Latin cross, forty-six feet in length by about forty in width.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading Behind the altar is the massive sarcophagus of marble (its cover of silver plates was long ago torn off) in which are literally the ashes of the empress.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Behind the altar is the massive sarcophagus of marble (its cover of silver plates was long ago torn off) in which are literally the ashes of the empress.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Placidia was also prudent and foreseeing, and built this once magnificent sepulcher for her own occupation.
marblenounUS /ˈmɑːrbəl/
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Behind the altar is the massive sarcophagus of marble (its cover of silver plates was long ago torn off) in which are literally the ashes of the empress.
marblesnounUS /ˈmɑːrbəlz/
a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)
From this reading The floor is paved with rich marbles; the cupola is covered with mosaics of the time of the empress; and in the arch over the door is a fine representation of the Good Shepherd.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Behind the altar is the massive sarcophagus of marble (its cover of silver plates was long ago torn off) in which are literally the ashes of the empress.
mausoleumnounUS /ˌmɔːsəˈliːəm/
a large burial chamber, usually above ground
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
mosaicsnounUS /moʊˈzeɪɪks/
plural of “mosaic” — art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
From this reading The floor is paved with rich marbles; the cupola is covered with mosaics of the time of the empress; and in the arch over the door is a fine representation of the Good Shepherd.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Placidia was also prudent and foreseeing, and built this once magnificent sepulcher for her own occupation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Behind the altar is the massive sarcophagus of marble (its cover of silver plates was long ago torn off) in which are literally the ashes of the empress.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Placidia was also prudent and foreseeing, and built this once magnificent sepulcher for her own occupation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The floor is paved with rich marbles; the cupola is covered with mosaics of the time of the empress; and in the arch over the door is a fine representation of the Good Shepherd.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Placidia was also prudent and foreseeing, and built this once magnificent sepulcher for her own occupation.
pavedadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading The floor is paved with rich marbles; the cupola is covered with mosaics of the time of the empress; and in the arch over the door is a fine representation of the Good Shepherd.
Placidia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Behind the altar is the massive sarcophagus of marble (its cover of silver plates was long ago torn off) in which are literally the ashes of the empress.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Placidia was also prudent and foreseeing, and built this once magnificent sepulcher for her own occupation.
RavennanounUS /rəˈvenə/
a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading The floor is paved with rich marbles; the cupola is covered with mosaics of the time of the empress; and in the arch over the door is a fine representation of the Good Shepherd.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading The floor is paved with rich marbles; the cupola is covered with mosaics of the time of the empress; and in the arch over the door is a fine representation of the Good Shepherd.
sarcophagusnounUS /sɑːrˈkɑːfəɡəs/
a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
From this reading Behind the altar is the massive sarcophagus of marble (its cover of silver plates was long ago torn off) in which are literally the ashes of the empress.
sepulchernoun
a chamber that is used as a grave
From this reading Placidia was also prudent and foreseeing, and built this once magnificent sepulcher for her own occupation.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
ShepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading The floor is paved with rich marbles; the cupola is covered with mosaics of the time of the empress; and in the arch over the door is a fine representation of the Good Shepherd.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Behind the altar is the massive sarcophagus of marble (its cover of silver plates was long ago torn off) in which are literally the ashes of the empress.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Placidia was also prudent and foreseeing, and built this once magnificent sepulcher for her own occupation.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The floor is paved with rich marbles; the cupola is covered with mosaics of the time of the empress; and in the arch over the door is a fine representation of the Good Shepherd.
tornadjectiveUS /tɔːrn/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Behind the altar is the massive sarcophagus of marble (its cover of silver plates was long ago torn off) in which are literally the ashes of the empress.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Behind the altar is the massive sarcophagus of marble (its cover of silver plates was long ago torn off) in which are literally the ashes of the empress.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading It is in the form of a Latin cross, forty-six feet in length by about forty in width.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The floor is paved with rich marbles; the cupola is covered with mosaics of the time of the empress; and in the arch over the door is a fine representation of the Good Shepherd.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Old women abound in Ravenna; at least, she was not young who showed us the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
