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 "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
Bowles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
brave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is it true that you don't like that brave young fellow?
breeze
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is it true that you don't like that brave young fellow?
fellow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is it true that you don't like that brave young fellow?
finished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I say young, as I take his youth for granted."
fringed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
granted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I say young, as I take his youth for granted."
hate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hate the sight of him."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Like him!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I say young, as I take his youth for granted."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it true that you don't like that brave young fellow?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it true that you don't like that brave young fellow?
Kenelm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
light
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is it true that you don't like that brave young fellow?
murmur
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
now
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
partnounUS /part/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
persons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
pleasantnounUS /pleasant/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
reeds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
repast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
said
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
sat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
say
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I say young, as I take his youth for granted."
side
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
sight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hate the sight of him."
simple
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
stirred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
summer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I say young, as I take his youth for granted."
talk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
tall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
thorn-trees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
Tom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
true
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is it true that you don't like that brave young fellow?
two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
water
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
young
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AND now," said Kenelm, as the two young persons, having finished their simple repast, sat under the thorn-trees and by the side of the water, fringed at that part with tall reeds through which the light summer breeze stirred with a pleasant murmur, "now I will talk to you about Tom Bowles.
youth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I say young, as I take his youth for granted."