adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In front of a long high southerly wall on which were trained peach-trees the two walked up and down in silence.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “Come out—the air in here is not what it was!”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In front of a long high southerly wall on which were trained peach-trees the two walked up and down in silence.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
buttercupsnounUS /ˈbʌtərkʌps/
plural of “buttercup” — any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come out—the air in here is not what it was!”
cupressus-trees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
daisiesnounUS /ˈdeɪziz/
plural of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Soames left dead silence in the little study.
dippingverbUS /ˈdɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “dip” — immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In front of a long high southerly wall on which were trained peach-trees the two walked up and down in silence.
flourishedverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/
past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Thank you for that good lie,” said Jolyon suddenly.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of a long high southerly wall on which were trained peach-trees the two walked up and down in silence.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Thank you for that good lie,” said Jolyon suddenly.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Come out—the air in here is not what it was!”
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In front of a long high southerly wall on which were trained peach-trees the two walked up and down in silence.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soames left dead silence in the little study.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Come out—the air in here is not what it was!”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Come out—the air in here is not what it was!”
ItalynounUS /ˈɪtəli/
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
Jolyon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank you for that good lie,” said Jolyon suddenly.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Soames left dead silence in the little study.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading “Thank you for that good lie,” said Jolyon suddenly.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Soames left dead silence in the little study.
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 In front of a long high southerly wall on which were trained peach-trees the two walked up and down in silence.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Come out—the air in here is not what it was!”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In front of a long high southerly wall on which were trained peach-trees the two walked up and down in silence.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In front of a long high southerly wall on which were trained peach-trees the two walked up and down in silence.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Come out—the air in here is not what it was!”
ox-eyedadjective
having large round eyes like those of an ox
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
peach-trees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In front of a long high southerly wall on which were trained peach-trees the two walked up and down in silence.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Thank you for that good lie,” said Jolyon suddenly.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Soames left dead silence in the little study.
Soames
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From this reading Soames left dead silence in the little study.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
southerlyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the south
From this reading In front of a long high southerly wall on which were trained peach-trees the two walked up and down in silence.
spiralnounUS /ˈspaɪrəl/
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Soames left dead silence in the little study.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “Thank you for that good lie,” said Jolyon suddenly.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
ThankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Thank you for that good lie,” said Jolyon suddenly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Thank you for that good lie,” said Jolyon suddenly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soames left dead silence in the little study.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading In front of a long high southerly wall on which were trained peach-trees the two walked up and down in silence.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In front of a long high southerly wall on which were trained peach-trees the two walked up and down in silence.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In front of a long high southerly wall on which were trained peach-trees the two walked up and down in silence.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading In front of a long high southerly wall on which were trained peach-trees the two walked up and down in silence.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading In front of a long high southerly wall on which were trained peach-trees the two walked up and down in silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Come out—the air in here is not what it was!”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In front of a long high southerly wall on which were trained peach-trees the two walked up and down in silence.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Come out—the air in here is not what it was!”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In front of a long high southerly wall on which were trained peach-trees the two walked up and down in silence.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Old Jolyon had planted some cupressus-trees, at intervals, between this grassy terrace and the dipping meadow full of buttercups and ox-eyed daisies; for twelve years they had flourished, till their dark spiral shapes had quite a look of Italy.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Thank you for that good lie,” said Jolyon suddenly.
