adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
CalypsonounUS /kəˈlɪpsoʊ/
rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading My copy of the work was composed of several small volumes.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
copynounUS /ˈkɑːpi/
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading My copy of the work was composed of several small volumes.
correctverbUS /kərˈekt/
make right or correct
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
datenounUS /deɪt/
the specified day of the month
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day, in order to read, I hid myself from the Peyrals, either in my uncle's garden or in the garret of his house, my two favorite hiding-places.
distinctlyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktli/
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Every day, in order to read, I hid myself from the Peyrals, either in my uncle's garden or in the garret of his house, my two favorite hiding-places.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Strangely enough, it was not irksome to me.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day, in order to read, I hid myself from the Peyrals, either in my uncle's garden or in the garret of his house, my two favorite hiding-places.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Every day, in order to read, I hid myself from the Peyrals, either in my uncle's garden or in the garret of his house, my two favorite hiding-places.
Fenelon's
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From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Every day, in order to read, I hid myself from the Peyrals, either in my uncle's garden or in the garret of his house, my two favorite hiding-places.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Every day, in order to read, I hid myself from the Peyrals, either in my uncle's garden or in the garret of his house, my two favorite hiding-places.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
hidverbUS /hɪd/
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Every day, in order to read, I hid myself from the Peyrals, either in my uncle's garden or in the garret of his house, my two favorite hiding-places.
hiding-places
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day, in order to read, I hid myself from the Peyrals, either in my uncle's garden or in the garret of his house, my two favorite hiding-places.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every day, in order to read, I hid myself from the Peyrals, either in my uncle's garden or in the garret of his house, my two favorite hiding-places.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Every day, in order to read, I hid myself from the Peyrals, either in my uncle's garden or in the garret of his house, my two favorite hiding-places.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
imagenounUS /ˈɪmədʒ/
an iconic mental representation
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every day, in order to read, I hid myself from the Peyrals, either in my uncle's garden or in the garret of his house, my two favorite hiding-places.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Strangely enough, it was not irksome to me.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Strangely enough, it was not irksome to me.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
marblenounUS /ˈmɑːrbəl/
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Strangely enough, it was not irksome to me.
nymphsnounUS /nɪmfs/
plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every day, in order to read, I hid myself from the Peyrals, either in my uncle's garden or in the garret of his house, my two favorite hiding-places.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Every day, in order to read, I hid myself from the Peyrals, either in my uncle's garden or in the garret of his house, my two favorite hiding-places.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
pagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
Peyrals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day, in order to read, I hid myself from the Peyrals, either in my uncle's garden or in the garret of his house, my two favorite hiding-places.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading My copy of the work was composed of several small volumes.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My copy of the work was composed of several small volumes.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
StrangelyadverbUS /ˈstreɪndʒli/
in a strange manner
From this reading Strangely enough, it was not irksome to me.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
Telemaque
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strangely enough, it was not irksome to me.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Every day, in order to read, I hid myself from the Peyrals, either in my uncle's garden or in the garret of his house, my two favorite hiding-places.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Every day, in order to read, I hid myself from the Peyrals, either in my uncle's garden or in the garret of his house, my two favorite hiding-places.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading My copy of the work was composed of several small volumes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I could image to myself distinctly the land of Greece with its white marble temples and its bright sky, and I had a conception of pagan antiquity that was almost as vivid (if not so correct) as Fenelon's: Calypso and her nymphs enchanted me.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading My copy of the work was composed of several small volumes.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The only task required of me during my vacation was that I should read from Fenelon's Telemaque (my education, you see, was a little out of date).
