adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Softened and mellowed by ancient ivy stood these sentinels of sorrow, their scarred faces still revealing the rents and gashes of shrapnel and of bomb.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Contrary to our expectations, we found little indication that lions in any great numbers laired in this part of ancient London.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
bombnounUS /bɑːm/
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading Softened and mellowed by ancient ivy stood these sentinels of sorrow, their scarred faces still revealing the rents and gashes of shrapnel and of bomb.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Softened and mellowed by ancient ivy stood these sentinels of sorrow, their scarred faces still revealing the rents and gashes of shrapnel and of bomb.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
ContraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Contrary to our expectations, we found little indication that lions in any great numbers laired in this part of ancient London.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
crumblingverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
deeperadverbUS /ˈdiːpər/
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Contrary to our expectations, we found little indication that lions in any great numbers laired in this part of ancient London.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Softened and mellowed by ancient ivy stood these sentinels of sorrow, their scarred faces still revealing the rents and gashes of shrapnel and of bomb.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Contrary to our expectations, we found little indication that lions in any great numbers laired in this part of ancient London.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
gashesnounUS /ˈɡæʃəz/
plural of “gash” — a wound made by cutting
From this reading Softened and mellowed by ancient ivy stood these sentinels of sorrow, their scarred faces still revealing the rents and gashes of shrapnel and of bomb.
grass-grown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Contrary to our expectations, we found little indication that lions in any great numbers laired in this part of ancient London.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
hillocks
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From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Contrary to our expectations, we found little indication that lions in any great numbers laired in this part of ancient London.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
ivynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading Softened and mellowed by ancient ivy stood these sentinels of sorrow, their scarred faces still revealing the rents and gashes of shrapnel and of bomb.
laired
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrary to our expectations, we found little indication that lions in any great numbers laired in this part of ancient London.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Contrary to our expectations, we found little indication that lions in any great numbers laired in this part of ancient London.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Contrary to our expectations, we found little indication that lions in any great numbers laired in this part of ancient London.
manl's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
mellowedadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊd/
having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
From this reading Softened and mellowed by ancient ivy stood these sentinels of sorrow, their scarred faces still revealing the rents and gashes of shrapnel and of bomb.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
moundsnounUS /maʊndz/
plural of “mound” — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Contrary to our expectations, we found little indication that lions in any great numbers laired in this part of ancient London.
occupancynounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənsi/
an act of being a tenant or occupant
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Contrary to our expectations, we found little indication that lions in any great numbers laired in this part of ancient London.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Contrary to our expectations, we found little indication that lions in any great numbers laired in this part of ancient London.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
rentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading Softened and mellowed by ancient ivy stood these sentinels of sorrow, their scarred faces still revealing the rents and gashes of shrapnel and of bomb.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Softened and mellowed by ancient ivy stood these sentinels of sorrow, their scarred faces still revealing the rents and gashes of shrapnel and of bomb.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
scarredadjectiveUS /skɑːrd/
deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury
From this reading Softened and mellowed by ancient ivy stood these sentinels of sorrow, their scarred faces still revealing the rents and gashes of shrapnel and of bomb.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Softened and mellowed by ancient ivy stood these sentinels of sorrow, their scarred faces still revealing the rents and gashes of shrapnel and of bomb.
sepulchers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
shrapnelnounUS /ˈʃræpnəl/
shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight
From this reading Softened and mellowed by ancient ivy stood these sentinels of sorrow, their scarred faces still revealing the rents and gashes of shrapnel and of bomb.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
SoftenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading Softened and mellowed by ancient ivy stood these sentinels of sorrow, their scarred faces still revealing the rents and gashes of shrapnel and of bomb.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Softened and mellowed by ancient ivy stood these sentinels of sorrow, their scarred faces still revealing the rents and gashes of shrapnel and of bomb.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Softened and mellowed by ancient ivy stood these sentinels of sorrow, their scarred faces still revealing the rents and gashes of shrapnel and of bomb.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Softened and mellowed by ancient ivy stood these sentinels of sorrow, their scarred faces still revealing the rents and gashes of shrapnel and of bomb.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Contrary to our expectations, we found little indication that lions in any great numbers laired in this part of ancient London.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Contrary to our expectations, we found little indication that lions in any great numbers laired in this part of ancient London.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
undergrowthnounUS /ˈʌndərɡroʊθ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — 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 But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a mile from the arch there was only a riot of weeds and undergrowth and trees covering small mounds and little hillocks that, I was sure, were formed of the ruins of stately buildings of the dead past.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As we entered deeper into what had once been the city, the evidences of manl’s past occupancy became more frequent.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading But presently we came upon a district where shattered walls still raised their crumbling tops in sad silence above the grass-grown sepulchers of their fallen fellows.
