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 It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
anchors
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
black
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
bladders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
Boats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
breeze
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
brown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
CAPTAINnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading CAPTAIN ZEERVOGEL.
cover
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
covered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
directions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
drying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
dwellings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
eaves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
encumber
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
Erlesmere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two miles from the Rectory is the village or small seaport of Erlesmere.
fishermen's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two miles from the Rectory is the village or small seaport of Erlesmere.
Garlands
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
honeysuckle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
houses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two miles from the Rectory is the village or small seaport of Erlesmere.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
leaves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
lines
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
luxuriant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
masses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
masts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
miles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two miles from the Rectory is the village or small seaport of Erlesmere.
nestle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
nets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
oars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two miles from the Rectory is the village or small seaport of Erlesmere.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two miles from the Rectory is the village or small seaport of Erlesmere.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
painted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
paved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
picturesque
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
pumpkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
quantities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
Rectory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two miles from the Rectory is the village or small seaport of Erlesmere.
red-floats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
round
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
row
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
rusty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
seaport
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two miles from the Rectory is the village or small seaport of Erlesmere.
sizes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
small
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two miles from the Rectory is the village or small seaport of Erlesmere.
spare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
stand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
stones
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
street
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
strung
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
sunshiny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two miles from the Rectory is the village or small seaport of Erlesmere.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
tossed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
Two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two miles from the Rectory is the village or small seaport of Erlesmere.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
village
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two miles from the Rectory is the village or small seaport of Erlesmere.
walls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
woodbine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a sunshiny little place, having a row of fishermen's houses, that are covered by woodbine and honeysuckle, amid which, and over which, are quantities of brown nets and black bladders, drying in the breeze.
yards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boats of all sizes and rusty anchors encumber the little street, which is paved with round stones; while oars, spare yards, and masts stand against the walls and eaves in all directions.
yellow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garlands of red-floats are tossed upon the same breeze, as they are strung in lines across the little street; and others, that are painted yellow, nestle, like great pumpkins, amid the luxuriant masses of leaves which cover the picturesque little dwellings.
ZEERVOGEL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAPTAIN ZEERVOGEL.
