adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
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 There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
ArtistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Artists and others interested in the beauties of nature love a dry summer for the autumn that is sure to follow it.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading It was late autumn, and we who live in Northern latitudes do not quite realise what the autumn of Southern Europe is.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Artists and others interested in the beauties of nature love a dry summer for the autumn that is sure to follow it.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In Spain and in the islands of the Mediterranean every summer is dry, and every autumn is beautiful.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
Casa
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From this reading Three years later Eve was sitting on the terrace of the Casa d'Erraha.
d'Erraha
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From this reading Three years later Eve was sitting on the terrace of the Casa d'Erraha.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was late autumn, and we who live in Northern latitudes do not quite realise what the autumn of Southern Europe is.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Artists and others interested in the beauties of nature love a dry summer for the autumn that is sure to follow it.
e'enadverb
even
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading It was late autumn, and we who live in Northern latitudes do not quite realise what the autumn of Southern Europe is.
EvenounUS /iːv/
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Three years later Eve was sitting on the terrace of the Casa d'Erraha.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In Spain and in the islands of the Mediterranean every summer is dry, and every autumn is beautiful.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Artists and others interested in the beauties of nature love a dry summer for the autumn that is sure to follow it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Artists and others interested in the beauties of nature love a dry summer for the autumn that is sure to follow it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Artists and others interested in the beauties of nature love a dry summer for the autumn that is sure to follow it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
islandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading In Spain and in the islands of the Mediterranean every summer is dry, and every autumn is beautiful.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late autumn, and we who live in Northern latitudes do not quite realise what the autumn of Southern Europe is.
kissnounUS /kɪs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late autumn, and we who live in Northern latitudes do not quite realise what the autumn of Southern Europe is.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Three years later Eve was sitting on the terrace of the Casa d'Erraha.
latitudesnounUS /ˈlætətuːdz/
plural of “latitude” — the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading It was late autumn, and we who live in Northern latitudes do not quite realise what the autumn of Southern Europe is.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was late autumn, and we who live in Northern latitudes do not quite realise what the autumn of Southern Europe is.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Artists and others interested in the beauties of nature love a dry summer for the autumn that is sure to follow it.
Love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading In Spain and in the islands of the Mediterranean every summer is dry, and every autumn is beautiful.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Artists and others interested in the beauties of nature love a dry summer for the autumn that is sure to follow it.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was late autumn, and we who live in Northern latitudes do not quite realise what the autumn of Southern Europe is.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was late autumn, and we who live in Northern latitudes do not quite realise what the autumn of Southern Europe is.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three years later Eve was sitting on the terrace of the Casa d'Erraha.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Three years later Eve was sitting on the terrace of the Casa d'Erraha.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Artists and others interested in the beauties of nature love a dry summer for the autumn that is sure to follow it.
pedestalnounUS /ˈpedəstəl/
a support or foundation
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was late autumn, and we who live in Northern latitudes do not quite realise what the autumn of Southern Europe is.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading It was late autumn, and we who live in Northern latitudes do not quite realise what the autumn of Southern Europe is.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Three years later Eve was sitting on the terrace of the Casa d'Erraha.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
SouthernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was late autumn, and we who live in Northern latitudes do not quite realise what the autumn of Southern Europe is.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading In Spain and in the islands of the Mediterranean every summer is dry, and every autumn is beautiful.
statutenounUS /ˈstætʃuːt/
an act passed by a legislative body
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
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 Artists and others interested in the beauties of nature love a dry summer for the autumn that is sure to follow it.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Artists and others interested in the beauties of nature love a dry summer for the autumn that is sure to follow it.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Three years later Eve was sitting on the terrace of the Casa d'Erraha.
ThanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Artists and others interested in the beauties of nature love a dry summer for the autumn that is sure to follow it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three years later Eve was sitting on the terrace of the Casa d'Erraha.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three years later Eve was sitting on the terrace of the Casa d'Erraha.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was late autumn, and we who live in Northern latitudes do not quite realise what the autumn of Southern Europe is.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was late autumn, and we who live in Northern latitudes do not quite realise what the autumn of Southern Europe is.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was late autumn, and we who live in Northern latitudes do not quite realise what the autumn of Southern Europe is.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There is no statute so sublime As Love's in all the world; and e'en to kiss The pedestal is still a better bliss Than all ambitions.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Three years later Eve was sitting on the terrace of the Casa d'Erraha.
