used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clytie was the name of a beautiful nymph who lived in a coral cave far down in the depths of the sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It happened one morning that she ventured to the surface of the water and looked toward the east.
Apollo'snounUS /əˈpɑːloʊz/
possessive form of “apollo” — (Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis
From this reading Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rolled aside the soft grey curtains of the morning sky and there, waiting for the day's journey, stood Apollo's jeweled car.
on or to one side
From this reading Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rolled aside the soft grey curtains of the morning sky and there, waiting for the day's journey, stood Apollo's jeweled car.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rolled aside the soft grey curtains of the morning sky and there, waiting for the day's journey, stood Apollo's jeweled car.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Clytie was the name of a beautiful nymph who lived in a coral cave far down in the depths of the sea.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rolled aside the soft grey curtains of the morning sky and there, waiting for the day's journey, stood Apollo's jeweled car.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Clytie was the name of a beautiful nymph who lived in a coral cave far down in the depths of the sea.
Clytie
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From this reading Clytie was the name of a beautiful nymph who lived in a coral cave far down in the depths of the sea.
coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading Clytie was the name of a beautiful nymph who lived in a coral cave far down in the depths of the sea.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rolled aside the soft grey curtains of the morning sky and there, waiting for the day's journey, stood Apollo's jeweled car.
the first light of day
From this reading Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rolled aside the soft grey curtains of the morning sky and there, waiting for the day's journey, stood Apollo's jeweled car.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rolled aside the soft grey curtains of the morning sky and there, waiting for the day's journey, stood Apollo's jeweled car.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Clytie was the name of a beautiful nymph who lived in a coral cave far down in the depths of the sea.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In the distance where the earth and sky met she saw a marvellous sight.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Clytie was the name of a beautiful nymph who lived in a coral cave far down in the depths of the sea.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading In the distance where the earth and sky met she saw a marvellous sight.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading It happened one morning that she ventured to the surface of the water and looked toward the east.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Clytie was the name of a beautiful nymph who lived in a coral cave far down in the depths of the sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rolled aside the soft grey curtains of the morning sky and there, waiting for the day's journey, stood Apollo's jeweled car.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rolled aside the soft grey curtains of the morning sky and there, waiting for the day's journey, stood Apollo's jeweled car.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rolled aside the soft grey curtains of the morning sky and there, waiting for the day's journey, stood Apollo's jeweled car.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Clytie saw the sun-god leap into his seat and take lightly in hand the reins of his restless, prancing steeds.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened one morning that she ventured to the surface of the water and looked toward the east.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clytie saw the sun-god leap into his seat and take lightly in hand the reins of his restless, prancing steeds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clytie was the name of a beautiful nymph who lived in a coral cave far down in the depths of the sea.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Clytie saw the sun-god leap into his seat and take lightly in hand the reins of his restless, prancing steeds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened one morning that she ventured to the surface of the water and looked toward the east.
jeweledadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuː.əld/
Adorned or decorated with precious gems, diamonds, and emeralds.
From this reading Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rolled aside the soft grey curtains of the morning sky and there, waiting for the day's journey, stood Apollo's jeweled car.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rolled aside the soft grey curtains of the morning sky and there, waiting for the day's journey, stood Apollo's jeweled car.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Clytie saw the sun-god leap into his seat and take lightly in hand the reins of his restless, prancing steeds.
without good reason
From this reading Clytie saw the sun-god leap into his seat and take lightly in hand the reins of his restless, prancing steeds.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Clytie was the name of a beautiful nymph who lived in a coral cave far down in the depths of the sea.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It happened one morning that she ventured to the surface of the water and looked toward the east.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading In the distance where the earth and sky met she saw a marvellous sight.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In the distance where the earth and sky met she saw a marvellous sight.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It happened one morning that she ventured to the surface of the water and looked toward the east.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Clytie was the name of a beautiful nymph who lived in a coral cave far down in the depths of the sea.
nymphnounUS /nɪmf/
(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading Clytie was the name of a beautiful nymph who lived in a coral cave far down in the depths of the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clytie was the name of a beautiful nymph who lived in a coral cave far down in the depths of the sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It happened one morning that she ventured to the surface of the water and looked toward the east.
prancingverbUS /ˈprænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “prance” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading Clytie saw the sun-god leap into his seat and take lightly in hand the reins of his restless, prancing steeds.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Clytie saw the sun-god leap into his seat and take lightly in hand the reins of his restless, prancing steeds.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Clytie saw the sun-god leap into his seat and take lightly in hand the reins of his restless, prancing steeds.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rolled aside the soft grey curtains of the morning sky and there, waiting for the day's journey, stood Apollo's jeweled car.
cut with a saw
From this reading In the distance where the earth and sky met she saw a marvellous sight.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Clytie was the name of a beautiful nymph who lived in a coral cave far down in the depths of the sea.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Clytie saw the sun-god leap into his seat and take lightly in hand the reins of his restless, prancing steeds.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It happened one morning that she ventured to the surface of the water and looked toward the east.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading In the distance where the earth and sky met she saw a marvellous sight.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading In the distance where the earth and sky met she saw a marvellous sight.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rolled aside the soft grey curtains of the morning sky and there, waiting for the day's journey, stood Apollo's jeweled car.
steedsnounUS /stiːdz/
plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading Clytie saw the sun-god leap into his seat and take lightly in hand the reins of his restless, prancing steeds.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rolled aside the soft grey curtains of the morning sky and there, waiting for the day's journey, stood Apollo's jeweled car.
sun-god
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clytie saw the sun-god leap into his seat and take lightly in hand the reins of his restless, prancing steeds.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading It happened one morning that she ventured to the surface of the water and looked toward the east.
carry out
From this reading Clytie saw the sun-god leap into his seat and take lightly in hand the reins of his restless, prancing steeds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It happened one morning that she ventured to the surface of the water and looked toward the east.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clytie was the name of a beautiful nymph who lived in a coral cave far down in the depths of the sea.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rolled aside the soft grey curtains of the morning sky and there, waiting for the day's journey, stood Apollo's jeweled car.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It happened one morning that she ventured to the surface of the water and looked toward the east.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It happened one morning that she ventured to the surface of the water and looked toward the east.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading It happened one morning that she ventured to the surface of the water and looked toward the east.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rolled aside the soft grey curtains of the morning sky and there, waiting for the day's journey, stood Apollo's jeweled car.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clytie was the name of a beautiful nymph who lived in a coral cave far down in the depths of the sea.
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 It happened one morning that she ventured to the surface of the water and looked toward the east.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the distance where the earth and sky met she saw a marvellous sight.
which person or people
From this reading Clytie was the name of a beautiful nymph who lived in a coral cave far down in the depths of the sea.
