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 His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
altered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet Randal Leslie was altered.
altogether
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was dressed simply in black, a colour which became him; and altogether his aspect and figure were, not showy indeed, but distinguished.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
aspect
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was dressed simply in black, a colour which became him; and altogether his aspect and figure were, not showy indeed, but distinguished.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
became
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was dressed simply in black, a colour which became him; and altogether his aspect and figure were, not showy indeed, but distinguished.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
black
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was dressed simply in black, a colour which became him; and altogether his aspect and figure were, not showy indeed, but distinguished.
boyhood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
bringing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
cheek
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
colour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was dressed simply in black, a colour which became him; and altogether his aspect and figure were, not showy indeed, but distinguished.
common
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He looked to the common eye a gentleman; and to the more observant a scholar.
concentrated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
dark
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
distinguished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was dressed simply in black, a colour which became him; and altogether his aspect and figure were, not showy indeed, but distinguished.
dressed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was dressed simply in black, a colour which became him; and altogether his aspect and figure were, not showy indeed, but distinguished.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
expression
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
eye
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
face
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
figure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was dressed simply in black, a colour which became him; and altogether his aspect and figure were, not showy indeed, but distinguished.
gentlemannounUS /ˈgentleman/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He looked to the common eye a gentleman; and to the more observant a scholar.
habit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked older than he was.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was dressed simply in black, a colour which became him; and altogether his aspect and figure were, not showy indeed, but distinguished.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
indeed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was dressed simply in black, a colour which became him; and altogether his aspect and figure were, not showy indeed, but distinguished.
intense
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
Leslie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet Randal Leslie was altered.
light
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
lookednounUS /looked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He looked older than he was.
manly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was dressed simply in black, a colour which became him; and altogether his aspect and figure were, not showy indeed, but distinguished.
observant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He looked to the common eye a gentleman; and to the more observant a scholar.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
older
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He looked older than he was.
once
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
Randal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet Randal Leslie was altered.
refined
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading He looked to the common eye a gentleman; and to the more observant a scholar.
showy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was dressed simply in black, a colour which became him; and altogether his aspect and figure were, not showy indeed, but distinguished.
simply
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was dressed simply in black, a colour which became him; and altogether his aspect and figure were, not showy indeed, but distinguished.
steady
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
study
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He looked older than he was.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
there
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
thoughts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
vigils
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet Randal Leslie was altered.
wasted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was dressed simply in black, a colour which became him; and altogether his aspect and figure were, not showy indeed, but distinguished.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was dressed simply in black, a colour which became him; and altogether his aspect and figure were, not showy indeed, but distinguished.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading His dark cheek was as thin as in boyhood, and even yet more wasted by intense study and night vigils; but the expression of his face was at once more refined and manly, and there was a steady concentrated light in his eye, like that of one who has been in the habit of bringing all his thoughts to one point.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet Randal Leslie was altered.
