adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE morning sun shone over the small and odorous garden enclosed within the peristyle of the house of the Athenian.
AtheniannounUS /əˈθiːniən/
a resident of Athens
From this reading THE morning sun shone over the small and odorous garden enclosed within the peristyle of the house of the Athenian.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When that fairy mansion was first disinterred from the earth they found in the garden the shell of a tortoise that had been its inmate.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
CHANGESnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading NEW CHANGES FOR NYDIA.
disinterred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When that fairy mansion was first disinterred from the earth they found in the garden the shell of a tortoise that had been its inmate.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading When that fairy mansion was first disinterred from the earth they found in the garden the shell of a tortoise that had been its inmate.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading THE morning sun shone over the small and odorous garden enclosed within the peristyle of the house of the Athenian.
fairynounUS /ˈferi/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading When that fairy mansion was first disinterred from the earth they found in the garden the shell of a tortoise that had been its inmate.
fierceadjectiveUS /fɪrs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When that fairy mansion was first disinterred from the earth they found in the garden the shell of a tortoise that had been its inmate.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEW CHANGES FOR NYDIA.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When that fairy mansion was first disinterred from the earth they found in the garden the shell of a tortoise that had been its inmate.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When that fairy mansion was first disinterred from the earth they found in the garden the shell of a tortoise that had been its inmate.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE morning sun shone over the small and odorous garden enclosed within the peristyle of the house of the Athenian.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When that fairy mansion was first disinterred from the earth they found in the garden the shell of a tortoise that had been its inmate.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE morning sun shone over the small and odorous garden enclosed within the peristyle of the house of the Athenian.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When that fairy mansion was first disinterred from the earth they found in the garden the shell of a tortoise that had been its inmate.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading When that fairy mansion was first disinterred from the earth they found in the garden the shell of a tortoise that had been its inmate.
intersectedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsektɪd/
past form of “intersect” — meet at a point
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When that fairy mansion was first disinterred from the earth they found in the garden the shell of a tortoise that had been its inmate.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading When that fairy mansion was first disinterred from the earth they found in the garden the shell of a tortoise that had been its inmate.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE morning sun shone over the small and odorous garden enclosed within the peristyle of the house of the Athenian.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW CHANGES FOR NYDIA.
NYDIA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW CHANGES FOR NYDIA.
odorousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdərəs/
having odor or a characteristic odor
From this reading THE morning sun shone over the small and odorous garden enclosed within the peristyle of the house of the Athenian.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE morning sun shone over the small and odorous garden enclosed within the peristyle of the house of the Athenian.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE morning sun shone over the small and odorous garden enclosed within the peristyle of the house of the Athenian.
peristylenounUS /ˈperəstaɪl/
a colonnade surrounding a building or enclosing a court
From this reading THE morning sun shone over the small and odorous garden enclosed within the peristyle of the house of the Athenian.
POORadjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading THE POOR TORTOISE.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
reclinedverbUS /rɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading When that fairy mansion was first disinterred from the earth they found in the garden the shell of a tortoise that had been its inmate.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading THE morning sun shone over the small and odorous garden enclosed within the peristyle of the house of the Athenian.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE morning sun shone over the small and odorous garden enclosed within the peristyle of the house of the Athenian.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
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 He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE morning sun shone over the small and odorous garden enclosed within the peristyle of the house of the Athenian.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When that fairy mansion was first disinterred from the earth they found in the garden the shell of a tortoise that had been its inmate.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POOR TORTOISE.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When that fairy mansion was first disinterred from the earth they found in the garden the shell of a tortoise that had been its inmate.
TORTOISEnounUS /ˈtɔːrtəs/
usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica
From this reading THE POOR TORTOISE.
viridarium
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When that fairy mansion was first disinterred from the earth they found in the garden the shell of a tortoise that had been its inmate.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When that fairy mansion was first disinterred from the earth they found in the garden the shell of a tortoise that had been its inmate.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He lay reclined, sad and listlessly, on the smooth grass which intersected the viridarium; and a slight canopy stretched above, broke the fierce rays of the summer sun.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE morning sun shone over the small and odorous garden enclosed within the peristyle of the house of the Athenian.
