Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
affected
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, really, I couldn't say; don't you know," replied the well-dressed youth, with an affected drawl.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Well, really, I couldn't say; don't you know," replied the well-dressed youth, with an affected drawl.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
approached
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you do?" asked Mr. Baker, of the "tenderfoot," as he approached with his three cronies.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
askednounUS /asked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "How do you do?" asked Mr. Baker, of the "tenderfoot," as he approached with his three cronies.
attention
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
attract
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
Baker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you do?" asked Mr. Baker, of the "tenderfoot," as he approached with his three cronies.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Haven't I met you somewhere before?"
care
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
Carelessly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
couldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, really, I couldn't say; don't you know," replied the well-dressed youth, with an affected drawl.
crewnounUS /crew/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
cronies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you do?" asked Mr. Baker, of the "tenderfoot," as he approached with his three cronies.
depot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you do?" asked Mr. Baker, of the "tenderfoot," as he approached with his three cronies.
doing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, really, I couldn't say; don't you know," replied the well-dressed youth, with an affected drawl.
drawl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, really, I couldn't say; don't you know," replied the well-dressed youth, with an affected drawl.
DUDE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
elaborately-dressed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
engineer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
firemen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
four
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
get
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
Haven't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Haven't I met you somewhere before?"
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How do you do?" asked Mr. Baker, of the "tenderfoot," as he approached with his three cronies.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "How do you do?" asked Mr. Baker, of the "tenderfoot," as he approached with his three cronies.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you do?" asked Mr. Baker, of the "tenderfoot," as he approached with his three cronies.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Haven't I met you somewhere before?"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
kept
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Well, really, I couldn't say; don't you know," replied the well-dressed youth, with an affected drawl.
locomotive
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
men
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
met
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Haven't I met you somewhere before?"
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you do?" asked Mr. Baker, of the "tenderfoot," as he approached with his three cronies.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
opposite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
other
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
passengers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
platform
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
ready
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
really
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, really, I couldn't say; don't you know," replied the well-dressed youth, with an affected drawl.
repair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
repliednounUS /replied/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Well, really, I couldn't say; don't you know," replied the well-dressed youth, with an affected drawl.
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
say
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, really, I couldn't say; don't you know," replied the well-dressed youth, with an affected drawl.
see
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
sharpers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
side
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
somewhere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Haven't I met you somewhere before?"
strolled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
SWINDLED
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
taken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
taking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
tenderfoot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you do?" asked Mr. Baker, of the "tenderfoot," as he approached with his three cronies.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
three
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you do?" asked Mr. Baker, of the "tenderfoot," as he approached with his three cronies.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
train
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
Well
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, really, I couldn't say; don't you know," replied the well-dressed youth, with an affected drawl.
well-dressed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, really, I couldn't say; don't you know," replied the well-dressed youth, with an affected drawl.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sharpers did not see Roy, who kept in the shadow, and the attention of the other passengers from the train was taken up with what the engineer and firemen were doing, to get the locomotive ready for the repair crew.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you do?" asked Mr. Baker, of the "tenderfoot," as he approached with his three cronies.
youth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUDE IS SWINDLED Carelessly, so as not to attract the attention of the four men, Roy strolled to the depot platform, taking care to get on the side opposite that on which was the elaborately-dressed youth.
