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 Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
American
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
Arthur
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
authentic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
black
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
blasphemers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
bumpings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
carried
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
case
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
client
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
conclude
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
denial
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
differentnounUS /ˈdifferent/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
dignity
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
document
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
eccentric
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
examined
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
excitable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
few
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
giving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
handed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
head
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
heads
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
Inglewood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
innocent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
Jew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
jumpings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
just
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
leaders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
letter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
matter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
now
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
pistol
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
plain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
prosecution
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
purpose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
read
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
regarded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
regrettably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
requirednounUS /required/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
revealed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
said
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
scare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
sensitive
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
social
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
stocks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
Sub-Warden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
Surely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
together
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
tone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
Very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
WardennounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
wholesome
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
words
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
yellow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
