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 Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
All
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
anchors
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
business
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.
busy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
cloaks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
clouds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
conversations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.
cooks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
dearth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
deserve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
dispensing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
down
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
episodes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
to think that something will happen
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
fall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
getting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
giving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
God
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
hand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
III
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RICHARD III.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
introducing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
leaves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
line
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
log
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
looknounUS /look/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
master
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
matesnounUS /mates/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
men
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
mere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
opinions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
otherwise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
overhauling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
passagenounUS /ˈpassage/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.
passengers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
put
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
rating
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
reprimands
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
RICHARD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RICHARD III.
seeing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
seen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
sets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
sharp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
signal-pole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
sort
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
stewards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
storms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
stowage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
sun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
superintending
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
then
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.
ThroughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
throwing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
Tis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
touches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
Untimely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
Vattel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
well
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
winter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
wise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
