Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
abundance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
Ah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah! well, then, we shall be too late for the almond blossoms, but the oranges and the grapes will be all the more beautiful.”
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah! well, then, we shall be too late for the almond blossoms, but the oranges and the grapes will be all the more beautiful.”
almond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah! well, then, we shall be too late for the almond blossoms, but the oranges and the grapes will be all the more beautiful.”
already
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But, grandpapa,” objected Julien, “the spring is going away very fast already.”
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
away
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But, grandpapa,” objected Julien, “the spring is going away very fast already.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Ah! well, then, we shall be too late for the almond blossoms, but the oranges and the grapes will be all the more beautiful.”
beautiful
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah! well, then, we shall be too late for the almond blossoms, but the oranges and the grapes will be all the more beautiful.”
became
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
blossoms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But, grandpapa,” objected Julien, “the spring is going away very fast already.”
came
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
days
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
DEEDS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DEEDS OF THE TIME.
describe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
drew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
fast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But, grandpapa,” objected Julien, “the spring is going away very fast already.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Ah! well, then, we shall be too late for the almond blossoms, but the oranges and the grapes will be all the more beautiful.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
fruit-grounds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
go
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
going
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But, grandpapa,” objected Julien, “the spring is going away very fast already.”
golden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
grandchildren
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
grandpapa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But, grandpapa,” objected Julien, “the spring is going away very fast already.”
grapes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah! well, then, we shall be too late for the almond blossoms, but the oranges and the grapes will be all the more beautiful.”
green
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
grew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
groves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
hotter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
inherit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But, grandpapa,” objected Julien, “the spring is going away very fast already.”
journeying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
Julien
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But, grandpapa,” objected Julien, “the spring is going away very fast already.”
late
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah! well, then, we shall be too late for the almond blossoms, but the oranges and the grapes will be all the more beautiful.”
leaves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
leisure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
longer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
M
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
Month
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
objected
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But, grandpapa,” objected Julien, “the spring is going away very fast already.”
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEEDS OF THE TIME.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
oranges
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
pink
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
question
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
Raucourt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
repeat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
season
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Ah! well, then, we shall be too late for the almond blossoms, but the oranges and the grapes will be all the more beautiful.”
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
southwards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
spring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEEDS OF THE TIME.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
then
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah! well, then, we shall be too late for the almond blossoms, but the oranges and the grapes will be all the more beautiful.”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
TIME
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DEEDS OF THE TIME.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
told
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
too
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah! well, then, we shall be too late for the almond blossoms, but the oranges and the grapes will be all the more beautiful.”
verdure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But, grandpapa,” objected Julien, “the spring is going away very fast already.”
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Ah! well, then, we shall be too late for the almond blossoms, but the oranges and the grapes will be all the more beautiful.”
wealth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
weather
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
well
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah! well, then, we shall be too late for the almond blossoms, but the oranges and the grapes will be all the more beautiful.”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Ah! well, then, we shall be too late for the almond blossoms, but the oranges and the grapes will be all the more beautiful.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading M. Raucourt had abundance of leisure to repeat his question about journeying southwards, and to describe to his grandchildren the wealth of fruit-grounds that they would inherit from him.
young
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month after month, as the days grew longer, and the weather became hotter, he told them that, when spring came, they should go with him to groves where pink blossoms came out before the green leaves, and where the young oranges grew more golden amidst the verdure as the season drew on.
