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 Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATHER AND SON.
appetizing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
attentive
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
bountiful
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
Burrill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
claret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
closely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
count
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
dining-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
down
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
Drunk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
ear
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
early
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
eating
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
elder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
FATHER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FATHER AND SON.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
Frank
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
giving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
got
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
heretofore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
hurriedly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
interests
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
Jasper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
Lamotte
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
lead
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
light
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
lookednounUS /looked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
lunch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
Mapleton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
morn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
near
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
nextnounUS /next/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
ourspronounUS /ˈaʊərz/
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
plenty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
said
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
seated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
segar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
serve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
sire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoking/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by alcohol
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
some
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
SON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FATHER AND SON.
strong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
together
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
too
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
washing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
words
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
