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 All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
access
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first person who succeeded in obtaining access to Hester was Rhoda Martin.
adversitynounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
almost
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
apparent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reason of this was the peculiar sympathy which arises between companions on the apparent opposition of their fates.
appeared
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
arises
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reason of this was the peculiar sympathy which arises between companions on the apparent opposition of their fates.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
Bank
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
beginningnounUS /ˈbeginning/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
believed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The reason of this was the peculiar sympathy which arises between companions on the apparent opposition of their fates.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
buy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
character
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
companions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reason of this was the peculiar sympathy which arises between companions on the apparent opposition of their fates.
complaining
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
connexions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
currency
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
discontented
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
England
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
enjoyed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
ever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
farmer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
farmers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
fates
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reason of this was the peculiar sympathy which arises between companions on the apparent opposition of their fates.
first
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first person who succeeded in obtaining access to Hester was Rhoda Martin.
fixed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
friend's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
given
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
going
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
grow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
happy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
Hester
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first person who succeeded in obtaining access to Hester was Rhoda Martin.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
impossible
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first person who succeeded in obtaining access to Hester was Rhoda Martin.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
just
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
last
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
late
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
lover
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
married
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
Martin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first person who succeeded in obtaining access to Hester was Rhoda Martin.
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
now
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
obtaining
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first person who succeeded in obtaining access to Hester was Rhoda Martin.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reason of this was the peculiar sympathy which arises between companions on the apparent opposition of their fates.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The reason of this was the peculiar sympathy which arises between companions on the apparent opposition of their fates.
operations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
opposition
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reason of this was the peculiar sympathy which arises between companions on the apparent opposition of their fates.
overthrown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
peace
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
peculiar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reason of this was the peculiar sympathy which arises between companions on the apparent opposition of their fates.
person
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first person who succeeded in obtaining access to Hester was Rhoda Martin.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑspərəs/
successful and without serious problems
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
reason
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reason of this was the peculiar sympathy which arises between companions on the apparent opposition of their fates.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
a feeling of comfort after worry or pain
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
Rhoda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first person who succeeded in obtaining access to Hester was Rhoda Martin.
seemed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
sell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
succeeded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first person who succeeded in obtaining access to Hester was Rhoda Martin.
suffering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
suspense
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
sympathy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reason of this was the peculiar sympathy which arises between companions on the apparent opposition of their fates.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first person who succeeded in obtaining access to Hester was Rhoda Martin.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The reason of this was the peculiar sympathy which arises between companions on the apparent opposition of their fates.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The reason of this was the peculiar sympathy which arises between companions on the apparent opposition of their fates.
times
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first person who succeeded in obtaining access to Hester was Rhoda Martin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first person who succeeded in obtaining access to Hester was Rhoda Martin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the farmers,—everybody who had more to sell than to buy,—were discontented with the times; and, above all, complaining that a fixed character had been given to their adversity by the operations of the Bank of England on the currency.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The reason of this was the peculiar sympathy which arises between companions on the apparent opposition of their fates.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Rhoda had believed Hester prosperous while she herself was suffering; and now she was beginning to be happy just when her friend’s peace seemed to be overthrown for ever.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The first person who succeeded in obtaining access to Hester was Rhoda Martin.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
worse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda was at last going to be married to her lover; and the relief from suspense was all the more enjoyed from its having of late appeared almost impossible but that times must grow worse with farmer Martin and all his connexions.
