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 Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
aisle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage, the Manor, and the Red House have all been represented.
allowed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
babies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
church
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
comes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
Dissenters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
drunkards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
faces
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
footmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
given
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
half
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
House
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage, the Manor, and the Red House have all been represented.
immediately
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
large
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
leave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
light
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
maids
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
Manor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage, the Manor, and the Red House have all been represented.
margin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
Monday
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
morning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
mothers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
Next
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
nine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
obliquely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
old
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
parish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
pewless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
pews
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
pinions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
preacher's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
pretty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
pulpit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
puts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
Red
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage, the Manor, and the Red House have all been represented.
represented
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage, the Manor, and the Red House have all been represented.
Saturday
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
seats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
sight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
sits
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
soar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
song
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
spreads
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
stables
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
stronger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
take
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next day is 'The day that comes between A Saturday and Monday,' as the pretty old song obliquely puts it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
ugly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
upborne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
Vicarage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Vicarage, the Manor, and the Red House have all been represented.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Vicarage sits immediately below the pulpit, so that the preacher's eloquence may soar on stronger pinions, upborne by the sight of the nine ugly faces to whom he has given the light of day.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Manor, with its maids, footmen, and stables, spreads half over the aisle; and in one of its pews the Red House, pewless itself, is allowed to take its two seats.
young
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such of the parish as are not Dissenters, drunkards, or the mothers of young babies (it does not leave a very large margin), have been to morning church.
