used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Christine tripped over it as lightly as a swallow.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their eyes swept the empty space between the three domes and the triangular pediment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Christine tripped over it as lightly as a swallow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She breathed freely over Paris, the whole valley of which was seen at work below.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
balletnounUS /bæˈleɪ/
a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading She breathed freely over Paris, the whole valley of which was seen at work below.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Their eyes swept the empty space between the three domes and the triangular pediment.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
uttered without voice
From this reading She breathed freely over Paris, the whole valley of which was seen at work below.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
Christine
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From this reading Christine tripped over it as lightly as a swallow.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
domesnounUS /doʊmz/
plural of “dome” — a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading Their eyes swept the empty space between the three domes and the triangular pediment.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Their eyes swept the empty space between the three domes and the triangular pediment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Their eyes swept the empty space between the three domes and the triangular pediment.
in a free manner
From this reading She breathed freely over Paris, the whole valley of which was seen at work below.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Christine tripped over it as lightly as a swallow.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
without good reason
From this reading Christine tripped over it as lightly as a swallow.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She breathed freely over Paris, the whole valley of which was seen at work below.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this way, they reached the roof.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Christine tripped over it as lightly as a swallow.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading She breathed freely over Paris, the whole valley of which was seen at work below.
pedimentnoun
a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof
From this reading Their eyes swept the empty space between the three domes and the triangular pediment.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
Raoul
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading On this way, they reached the roof.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading On this way, they reached the roof.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She breathed freely over Paris, the whole valley of which was seen at work below.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She breathed freely over Paris, the whole valley of which was seen at work below.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Their eyes swept the empty space between the three domes and the triangular pediment.
stagnantadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡnənt/
not circulating or flowing
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Christine tripped over it as lightly as a swallow.
possessing sweep
From this reading Their eyes swept the empty space between the three domes and the triangular pediment.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
tanksnounUS /tæŋks/
plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On this way, they reached the roof.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their eyes swept the empty space between the three domes and the triangular pediment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On this way, they reached the roof.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this way, they reached the roof.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Their eyes swept the empty space between the three domes and the triangular pediment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
triangularadjectiveUS /traɪˈæŋɡjələr/
having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle
From this reading Their eyes swept the empty space between the three domes and the triangular pediment.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading Christine tripped over it as lightly as a swallow.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading She breathed freely over Paris, the whole valley of which was seen at work below.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She breathed freely over Paris, the whole valley of which was seen at work below.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On this way, they reached the roof.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
in or at the place that
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She breathed freely over Paris, the whole valley of which was seen at work below.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She breathed freely over Paris, the whole valley of which was seen at work below.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She breathed freely over Paris, the whole valley of which was seen at work below.
zincnounUS /zɪŋk/
a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron; it occurs naturally as zinc sulphide in zinc blende
From this reading She called Raoul to come quite close to her and they walked side by side along the zinc streets, in the leaden avenues; they looked at their twin shapes in the huge tanks, full of stagnant water, where, in the hot weather, the little boys of the ballet, a score or so, learn to swim and dive.
