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 DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
alarmed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
apparatus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
barracks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
brigade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
buildings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
burning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
came
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
CHECK
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
chemical
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
CONCLUSION
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
department
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
DICK
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
envelope
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
equipped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
explained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
fire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
fireproof
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
followed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
gathered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
go
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
hand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
headquarters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick shoved it into his pocket without opening it.
housekeeper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
joined
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
just
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
large
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
maintained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
major
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
millionaire's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
only
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
opening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick shoved it into his pocket without opening it.
pocket
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick shoved it into his pocket without opening it.
rushed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
school
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
shoved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick shoved it into his pocket without opening it.
small
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
society
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
students
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
telegram
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
Then
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
throng
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
thrust
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Dick shoved it into his pocket without opening it.
WRITES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
young
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
