adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading Oh, my dear boy, you have taken up with an actress; may the notion of marrying your mistress never get a hold on you.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
boulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading Oh, my dear boy, you have taken up with an actress; may the notion of marrying your mistress never get a hold on you.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
dancernounUS /ˈdænsər/
a performer who dances professionally
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
DantenounUS /ˈdɑːnteɪ/
an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321)
From this reading It is a torment omitted from the hell of Dante, you see.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Oh, my dear boy, you have taken up with an actress; may the notion of marrying your mistress never get a hold on you.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Oh, my dear boy, you have taken up with an actress; may the notion of marrying your mistress never get a hold on you.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
hellnounUS /hel/
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading It is a torment omitted from the hell of Dante, you see.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Look here!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Oh, my dear boy, you have taken up with an actress; may the notion of marrying your mistress never get a hold on you.
hussynounUS /ˈhʌsi/
a woman adulterer
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
inadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a torment omitted from the hell of Dante, you see.
jadenounUS /dʒeɪd/
a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
lanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
LookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look here!
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading Oh, my dear boy, you have taken up with an actress; may the notion of marrying your mistress never get a hold on you.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Oh, my dear boy, you have taken up with an actress; may the notion of marrying your mistress never get a hold on you.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Oh, my dear boy, you have taken up with an actress; may the notion of marrying your mistress never get a hold on you.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Oh, my dear boy, you have taken up with an actress; may the notion of marrying your mistress never get a hold on you.
notionnounUS /ˈnoʊʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Oh, my dear boy, you have taken up with an actress; may the notion of marrying your mistress never get a hold on you.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, my dear boy, you have taken up with an actress; may the notion of marrying your mistress never get a hold on you.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading It is a torment omitted from the hell of Dante, you see.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
operaticadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈætɪk/
of or relating to or characteristic of opera
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
organ-grinder's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
pouredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is a torment omitted from the hell of Dante, you see.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
shamelessadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmləs/
feeling no shame
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Oh, my dear boy, you have taken up with an actress; may the notion of marrying your mistress never get a hold on you.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading It is a torment omitted from the hell of Dante, you see.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
unfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Oh, my dear boy, you have taken up with an actress; may the notion of marrying your mistress never get a hold on you.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
venomousadjectiveUS /ˈvenəməs/
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
Victoire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
waterfallnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/
a steep descent of the water of a river
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Oh, my dear boy, you have taken up with an actress; may the notion of marrying your mistress never get a hold on you.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading “The whole way from the Rue de la Victoire to the boulevard a perfect torrent of venomous words poured from his mouth like a waterfall in flood; but as the shocking language which he used on occasion was quite unfit to print, the report is necessarily inadequate.
worn-outadjective
used until no longer useful
From this reading “‘My dear fellow, I will leave that vile, shameless opera dancer, a worn-out jade that has been set spinning like a top to every operatic air; a foul hussy, an organ-grinder’s monkey!
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Oh, my dear boy, you have taken up with an actress; may the notion of marrying your mistress never get a hold on you.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Oh, my dear boy, you have taken up with an actress; may the notion of marrying your mistress never get a hold on you.
