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 How the Creation Centered about a Petticoat: A Revised Version of the First Chapter of Darwin and the Ascent of Man.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading How the Creation Centered about a Petticoat: A Revised Version of the First Chapter of Darwin and the Ascent of Man.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
absence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
advantage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
All
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All was quiet along the Styx.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading All was quiet along the Styx.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Charon’s craft, which to-day happened to be no more than an ordinary rowboat, was pulled up on the bank.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How the Creation Centered about a Petticoat: A Revised Version of the First Chapter of Darwin and the Ascent of Man.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
Ascent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How the Creation Centered about a Petticoat: A Revised Version of the First Chapter of Darwin and the Ascent of Man.
bank
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charon’s craft, which to-day happened to be no more than an ordinary rowboat, was pulled up on the bank.
banks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The river banks were deserted.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Charon’s craft, which to-day happened to be no more than an ordinary rowboat, was pulled up on the bank.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
call
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
called
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
Calpurnia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
Centered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How the Creation Centered about a Petticoat: A Revised Version of the First Chapter of Darwin and the Ascent of Man.
Chapter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How the Creation Centered about a Petticoat: A Revised Version of the First Chapter of Darwin and the Ascent of Man.
Charon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
Charon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charon’s craft, which to-day happened to be no more than an ordinary rowboat, was pulled up on the bank.
counterfeiter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
court
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
craft
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charon’s craft, which to-day happened to be no more than an ordinary rowboat, was pulled up on the bank.
Creation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How the Creation Centered about a Petticoat: A Revised Version of the First Chapter of Darwin and the Ascent of Man.
Cæsar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
Darwin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How the Creation Centered about a Petticoat: A Revised Version of the First Chapter of Darwin and the Ascent of Man.
deserted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The river banks were deserted.
famed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
First
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How the Creation Centered about a Petticoat: A Revised Version of the First Chapter of Darwin and the Ascent of Man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
happened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charon’s craft, which to-day happened to be no more than an ordinary rowboat, was pulled up on the bank.
head
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How the Creation Centered about a Petticoat: A Revised Version of the First Chapter of Darwin and the Ascent of Man.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
Man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How the Creation Centered about a Petticoat: A Revised Version of the First Chapter of Darwin and the Ascent of Man.
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charon’s craft, which to-day happened to be no more than an ordinary rowboat, was pulled up on the bank.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Charon’s craft, which to-day happened to be no more than an ordinary rowboat, was pulled up on the bank.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How the Creation Centered about a Petticoat: A Revised Version of the First Chapter of Darwin and the Ascent of Man.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Charon’s craft, which to-day happened to be no more than an ordinary rowboat, was pulled up on the bank.
only
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
ordinary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charon’s craft, which to-day happened to be no more than an ordinary rowboat, was pulled up on the bank.
Petticoat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How the Creation Centered about a Petticoat: A Revised Version of the First Chapter of Darwin and the Ascent of Man.
pulled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charon’s craft, which to-day happened to be no more than an ordinary rowboat, was pulled up on the bank.
punching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
quiet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All was quiet along the Styx.
Revised
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How the Creation Centered about a Petticoat: A Revised Version of the First Chapter of Darwin and the Ascent of Man.
river
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The river banks were deserted.
Roman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
rowboat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charon’s craft, which to-day happened to be no more than an ordinary rowboat, was pulled up on the bank.
said
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
Styx
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All was quiet along the Styx.
suspicion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
testify
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Charon’s craft, which to-day happened to be no more than an ordinary rowboat, was pulled up on the bank.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How the Creation Centered about a Petticoat: A Revised Version of the First Chapter of Darwin and the Ascent of Man.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charon’s craft, which to-day happened to be no more than an ordinary rowboat, was pulled up on the bank.
took
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charon’s craft, which to-day happened to be no more than an ordinary rowboat, was pulled up on the bank.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
Version
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How the Creation Centered about a Petticoat: A Revised Version of the First Chapter of Darwin and the Ascent of Man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All was quiet along the Styx.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The river banks were deserted.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Charon’s craft, which to-day happened to be no more than an ordinary rowboat, was pulled up on the bank.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
wife
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
woman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cæsar had been called to court to testify against a counterfeiter who had been punching his head, and Charon took advantage of the Roman’s absence to call upon his wife Calpurnia, famed as being the only woman of whom it was said she was above suspicion.
