adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jane promised herself a stroll round by moonlight presently.
after-dinner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The pyramids appeared so huge and solid, in the clear white light; and the Sphinx gathered unto itself more mystery.
ANSWERverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading THE ANSWER OF THE SPHINX Moonlight in the desert.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The pyramids appeared so huge and solid, in the clear white light; and the Sphinx gathered unto itself more mystery.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jane promised herself a stroll round by moonlight presently.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading The pyramids appeared so huge and solid, in the clear white light; and the Sphinx gathered unto itself more mystery.
coffeenounUS /ˈkɑːfi/
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
desertverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading THE ANSWER OF THE SPHINX Moonlight in the desert.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The pyramids appeared so huge and solid, in the clear white light; and the Sphinx gathered unto itself more mystery.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jane promised herself a stroll round by moonlight presently.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The pyramids appeared so huge and solid, in the clear white light; and the Sphinx gathered unto itself more mystery.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ANSWER OF THE SPHINX Moonlight in the desert.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The pyramids appeared so huge and solid, in the clear white light; and the Sphinx gathered unto itself more mystery.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The pyramids appeared so huge and solid, in the clear white light; and the Sphinx gathered unto itself more mystery.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
MeanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
MoonlightnounUS /ˈmuːnlaɪt/
the light of the Moon
From this reading THE ANSWER OF THE SPHINX Moonlight in the desert.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The pyramids appeared so huge and solid, in the clear white light; and the Sphinx gathered unto itself more mystery.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The pyramids appeared so huge and solid, in the clear white light; and the Sphinx gathered unto itself more mystery.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ANSWER OF THE SPHINX Moonlight in the desert.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Jane promised herself a stroll round by moonlight presently.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Jane promised herself a stroll round by moonlight presently.
pyramidsnounUS /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/
plural of “pyramid” — a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
From this reading The pyramids appeared so huge and solid, in the clear white light; and the Sphinx gathered unto itself more mystery.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Jane promised herself a stroll round by moonlight presently.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
sippingverbUS /ˈsɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The pyramids appeared so huge and solid, in the clear white light; and the Sphinx gathered unto itself more mystery.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading The pyramids appeared so huge and solid, in the clear white light; and the Sphinx gathered unto itself more mystery.
SPHINXnounUS /sfɪŋks/
an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
From this reading THE ANSWER OF THE SPHINX Moonlight in the desert.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading Jane promised herself a stroll round by moonlight presently.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jane ordered her after-dinner coffee on the piazza of the hotel, that she might lose as little as possible of the mystic loveliness of the night.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ANSWER OF THE SPHINX Moonlight in the desert.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading The pyramids appeared so huge and solid, in the clear white light; and the Sphinx gathered unto itself more mystery.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
upholsteredverbUS /əˈpoʊlstərd/
past form of “upholster” — provide furniture with padding, springs, webbing, and covers
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The pyramids appeared so huge and solid, in the clear white light; and the Sphinx gathered unto itself more mystery.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading Meanwhile she lay back in a low wicker chair, comfortably upholstered, sipping her coffee, and giving herself up to the sense of dreamy content which, in a healthy body, is apt to follow vigorous exertion.
