adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “This is an Aryan landscape,” said his host, “and that is a Mary Ann statue.”
advisingverbUS /ædˈvaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “advise” — give advice to
From this reading But that night, on consulting a well-known spiritual medium, Lothaw received a message from the late Mrs. General Camperdown, advising him to return to England.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lothaw spent the next six months on an Aryan island, in an Aryan climate, and with an Aryan race.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lothaw spent the next six months on an Aryan island, in an Aryan climate, and with an Aryan race.
Ann
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From this reading “This is an Aryan landscape,” said his host, “and that is a Mary Ann statue.”
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
AryannounUS /ˈɑːriən/
(according to Nazi doctrine) a Caucasian person of Nordic descent (and not a Jew)
From this reading Lothaw spent the next six months on an Aryan island, in an Aryan climate, and with an Aryan race.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that night, on consulting a well-known spiritual medium, Lothaw received a message from the late Mrs. General Camperdown, advising him to return to England.
Camperdown
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From this reading It was, in fact, a full-length figure in marble of Mrs. General Camperdown.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Lothaw spent the next six months on an Aryan island, in an Aryan climate, and with an Aryan race.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading But that night, on consulting a well-known spiritual medium, Lothaw received a message from the late Mrs. General Camperdown, advising him to return to England.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading But that night, on consulting a well-known spiritual medium, Lothaw received a message from the late Mrs. General Camperdown, advising him to return to England.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was, in fact, a full-length figure in marble of Mrs. General Camperdown.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was, in fact, a full-length figure in marble of Mrs. General Camperdown.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
full-lengthadjective
representing or accommodating the entire length
From this reading It was, in fact, a full-length figure in marble of Mrs. General Camperdown.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was, in fact, a full-length figure in marble of Mrs. General Camperdown.
GreeknounUS /ɡriːk/
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But that night, on consulting a well-known spiritual medium, Lothaw received a message from the late Mrs. General Camperdown, advising him to return to England.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “This is an Aryan landscape,” said his host, “and that is a Mary Ann statue.”
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading “This is an Aryan landscape,” said his host, “and that is a Mary Ann statue.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
impassionedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæʃənd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lothaw spent the next six months on an Aryan island, in an Aryan climate, and with an Aryan race.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is an Aryan landscape,” said his host, “and that is a Mary Ann statue.”
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Lothaw spent the next six months on an Aryan island, in an Aryan climate, and with an Aryan race.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, in fact, a full-length figure in marble of Mrs. General Camperdown.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading “This is an Aryan landscape,” said his host, “and that is a Mary Ann statue.”
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading But that night, on consulting a well-known spiritual medium, Lothaw received a message from the late Mrs. General Camperdown, advising him to return to England.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
Lothaw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lothaw spent the next six months on an Aryan island, in an Aryan climate, and with an Aryan race.
marblenounUS /ˈmɑːrbəl/
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading It was, in fact, a full-length figure in marble of Mrs. General Camperdown.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading “This is an Aryan landscape,” said his host, “and that is a Mary Ann statue.”
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading But that night, on consulting a well-known spiritual medium, Lothaw received a message from the late Mrs. General Camperdown, advising him to return to England.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading But that night, on consulting a well-known spiritual medium, Lothaw received a message from the late Mrs. General Camperdown, advising him to return to England.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Lothaw spent the next six months on an Aryan island, in an Aryan climate, and with an Aryan race.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was, in fact, a full-length figure in marble of Mrs. General Camperdown.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Lothaw spent the next six months on an Aryan island, in an Aryan climate, and with an Aryan race.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But that night, on consulting a well-known spiritual medium, Lothaw received a message from the late Mrs. General Camperdown, advising him to return to England.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was, in fact, a full-length figure in marble of Mrs. General Camperdown.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lothaw spent the next six months on an Aryan island, in an Aryan climate, and with an Aryan race.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
PagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading Lothaw spent the next six months on an Aryan island, in an Aryan climate, and with an Aryan race.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But that night, on consulting a well-known spiritual medium, Lothaw received a message from the late Mrs. General Camperdown, advising him to return to England.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But that night, on consulting a well-known spiritual medium, Lothaw received a message from the late Mrs. General Camperdown, advising him to return to England.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “This is an Aryan landscape,” said his host, “and that is a Mary Ann statue.”
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Lothaw spent the next six months on an Aryan island, in an Aryan climate, and with an Aryan race.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Lothaw spent the next six months on an Aryan island, in an Aryan climate, and with an Aryan race.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading But that night, on consulting a well-known spiritual medium, Lothaw received a message from the late Mrs. General Camperdown, advising him to return to England.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading “This is an Aryan landscape,” said his host, “and that is a Mary Ann statue.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “This is an Aryan landscape,” said his host, “and that is a Mary Ann statue.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lothaw spent the next six months on an Aryan island, in an Aryan climate, and with an Aryan race.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is an Aryan landscape,” said his host, “and that is a Mary Ann statue.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, in fact, a full-length figure in marble of Mrs. General Camperdown.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading But that night, on consulting a well-known spiritual medium, Lothaw received a message from the late Mrs. General Camperdown, advising him to return to England.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lothaw spent the next six months on an Aryan island, in an Aryan climate, and with an Aryan race.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If you please, I should like to become a Pagan,” said Lothaw, one day, after listening to an impassioned discourse on Greek art from the lips of his host.
