Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
7
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
add
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is needless to add that there were gold and silver fish in the basin.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
appellation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
avoid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
basin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
beautiful
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
become
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
beds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
carriages
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
Cocles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
compelled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
concierge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
count
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
court
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
dim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
door
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
drove
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
eye
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
few
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
fish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is needless to add that there were gold and silver fish in the basin.
flowers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
fountain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
full
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
gained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
gate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
gold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is needless to add that there were gold and silver fish in the basin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to add that there were gold and silver fish in the basin.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
jealousy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
LittlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
Meslay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
needless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is needless to add that there were gold and silver fish in the basin.
nine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
opened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
ornament
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
played
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
quarter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
reached
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
recognize
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
recognized
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
rockwork
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
Rue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
silver
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is needless to add that there were gold and silver fish in the basin.
small
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
somewhat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
stone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
there
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is needless to add that there were gold and silver fish in the basin.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
turn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
Versailles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
white
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
whole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
years
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
