adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Isn’t it a luxury, precisely?
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
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 That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
appealverbUS /əˈpiːl/
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading I appeal to your own experience,” I went on, smiling.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Now can’t I look at yours?”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
can't
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From this reading “Now can’t I look at yours?”
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t know, I don’t understand,” the poor woman murmured, planted there and letting her embarrassed eyes wander all over my strangeness.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading “I don’t know, I don’t understand,” the poor woman murmured, planted there and letting her embarrassed eyes wander all over my strangeness.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I appeal to your own experience,” I went on, smiling.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading “I don’t know, I don’t understand,” the poor woman murmured, planted there and letting her embarrassed eyes wander all over my strangeness.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t know, I don’t understand,” the poor woman murmured, planted there and letting her embarrassed eyes wander all over my strangeness.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
Isn't
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From this reading “Isn’t it a luxury, precisely?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Isn’t it a luxury, precisely?
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know, I don’t understand,” the poor woman murmured, planted there and letting her embarrassed eyes wander all over my strangeness.
lettingnounUS /ˈletɪŋ/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading “I don’t know, I don’t understand,” the poor woman murmured, planted there and letting her embarrassed eyes wander all over my strangeness.
literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Now can’t I look at yours?”
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading “Isn’t it a luxury, precisely?
murmuredverbUS /ˈmɜːrmərd/
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “I don’t know, I don’t understand,” the poor woman murmured, planted there and letting her embarrassed eyes wander all over my strangeness.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I don’t know, I don’t understand,” the poor woman murmured, planted there and letting her embarrassed eyes wander all over my strangeness.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now can’t I look at yours?”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I appeal to your own experience,” I went on, smiling.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “I don’t know, I don’t understand,” the poor woman murmured, planted there and letting her embarrassed eyes wander all over my strangeness.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I appeal to your own experience,” I went on, smiling.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading “I don’t know, I don’t understand,” the poor woman murmured, planted there and letting her embarrassed eyes wander all over my strangeness.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “I don’t know, I don’t understand,” the poor woman murmured, planted there and letting her embarrassed eyes wander all over my strangeness.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “Isn’t it a luxury, precisely?
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading I appeal to your own experience,” I went on, smiling.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
strangenessnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/
unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
From this reading “I don’t know, I don’t understand,” the poor woman murmured, planted there and letting her embarrassed eyes wander all over my strangeness.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I don’t know, I don’t understand,” the poor woman murmured, planted there and letting her embarrassed eyes wander all over my strangeness.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “I don’t know, I don’t understand,” the poor woman murmured, planted there and letting her embarrassed eyes wander all over my strangeness.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading “I don’t know, I don’t understand,” the poor woman murmured, planted there and letting her embarrassed eyes wander all over my strangeness.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I appeal to your own experience,” I went on, smiling.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “I don’t know, I don’t understand,” the poor woman murmured, planted there and letting her embarrassed eyes wander all over my strangeness.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading That’s why, intending to be in Venice some weeks, possibly all summer, and having some literary work, some reading and writing to do, so that I must be quiet, and yet if possible a great deal in the open air--that’s why I have felt that a garden is really indispensable.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I appeal to your own experience,” I went on, smiling.
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “Now can’t I look at yours?”
