Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had acquired the reputation among them of a man to be feared; it was not wonderful, as he had been a soldier, and worn a uniform.
ACADEMYnounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading THE ACADEMY OF M. BEAUSIRE.
acquired
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had acquired the reputation among them of a man to be feared; it was not wonderful, as he had been a soldier, and worn a uniform.
advice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beausire had followed the advice of the blue domino, and repaired to the place of meeting in the Rue du Pôt au Fer.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He had acquired the reputation among them of a man to be feared; it was not wonderful, as he had been a soldier, and worn a uniform.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beausire had followed the advice of the blue domino, and repaired to the place of meeting in the Rue du Pôt au Fer.
apparent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
appear
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had acquired the reputation among them of a man to be feared; it was not wonderful, as he had been a soldier, and worn a uniform.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
au
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beausire had followed the advice of the blue domino, and repaired to the place of meeting in the Rue du Pôt au Fer.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
BEAUSIRE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ACADEMY OF M. BEAUSIRE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had acquired the reputation among them of a man to be feared; it was not wonderful, as he had been a soldier, and worn a uniform.
blue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beausire had followed the advice of the blue domino, and repaired to the place of meeting in the Rue du Pôt au Fer.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
communicating
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
companions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
courage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
curiosity
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
displeased
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
domino
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beausire had followed the advice of the blue domino, and repaired to the place of meeting in the Rue du Pôt au Fer.
doubtful
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
draw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
du
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beausire had followed the advice of the blue domino, and repaired to the place of meeting in the Rue du Pôt au Fer.
duel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
especially
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
exclusion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
feared
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had acquired the reputation among them of a man to be feared; it was not wonderful, as he had been a soldier, and worn a uniform.
Fer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beausire had followed the advice of the blue domino, and repaired to the place of meeting in the Rue du Pôt au Fer.
fierce
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
followed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beausire had followed the advice of the blue domino, and repaired to the place of meeting in the Rue du Pôt au Fer.
frightened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
habit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beausire had followed the advice of the blue domino, and repaired to the place of meeting in the Rue du Pôt au Fer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beausire had followed the advice of the blue domino, and repaired to the place of meeting in the Rue du Pôt au Fer.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had acquired the reputation among them of a man to be feared; it was not wonderful, as he had been a soldier, and worn a uniform.
knew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
M
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ACADEMY OF M. BEAUSIRE.
man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had acquired the reputation among them of a man to be feared; it was not wonderful, as he had been a soldier, and worn a uniform.
meditate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
meeting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beausire had followed the advice of the blue domino, and repaired to the place of meeting in the Rue du Pôt au Fer.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ACADEMY OF M. BEAUSIRE.
particularly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beausire had followed the advice of the blue domino, and repaired to the place of meeting in the Rue du Pôt au Fer.
plans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
police
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
Pôt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beausire had followed the advice of the blue domino, and repaired to the place of meeting in the Rue du Pôt au Fer.
rather
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
reason
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
repaired
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beausire had followed the advice of the blue domino, and repaired to the place of meeting in the Rue du Pôt au Fer.
reputation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had acquired the reputation among them of a man to be feared; it was not wonderful, as he had been a soldier, and worn a uniform.
Rue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beausire had followed the advice of the blue domino, and repaired to the place of meeting in the Rue du Pôt au Fer.
scrupulous
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
shun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
slightest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
soldier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had acquired the reputation among them of a man to be feared; it was not wonderful, as he had been a soldier, and worn a uniform.
sword
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
terrifying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ACADEMY OF M. BEAUSIRE.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
things
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beausire had followed the advice of the blue domino, and repaired to the place of meeting in the Rue du Pôt au Fer.
uniform
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had acquired the reputation among them of a man to be feared; it was not wonderful, as he had been a soldier, and worn a uniform.
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was frightened by the apparent exclusion which his companions had seemed to meditate, in not communicating their plans to him; and he knew none of them to be particularly scrupulous.
wonderfulnounUS /ˈwonderful/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He had acquired the reputation among them of a man to be feared; it was not wonderful, as he had been a soldier, and worn a uniform.
word
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He had acquired the reputation among them of a man to be feared; it was not wonderful, as he had been a soldier, and worn a uniform.
éclat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew how to draw his sword, and he had a habit of looking very fierce at the slightest word that displeased him—all things which appear rather terrifying to those of doubtful courage, especially when they have reason to shun the éclat of a duel and the curiosity of the police.
