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 AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
arms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The arms about his neck relaxed, but he held the child to him.
assumed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
belligerent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
BOUNTY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
breast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
called
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
calling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
career
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
child
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The arms about his neck relaxed, but he held the child to him.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
contests
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
continuednounUS /ˈcontinued/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
courage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
Dashed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
emerged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
endurance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
eternity
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
fierce
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
fight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
Frisco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
greater
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
half-strangled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
held
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The arms about his neck relaxed, but he held the child to him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The arms about his neck relaxed, but he held the child to him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
instant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
keep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
lengthen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
loudly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
managed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
many
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
minutes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
neck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The arms about his neck relaxed, but he held the child to him.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
Overwhelmed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
Pet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
power
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
prime
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
punishments
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
relaxed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The arms about his neck relaxed, but he held the child to him.
release
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
seas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
some
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
surely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
surface
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
task
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
temptation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
terriblenounUS /ˈterrible/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
tight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
times
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
UNAPPRECIATED
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
undergone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
undertaken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
voluntarily
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
waves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
withstood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
