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 If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
Alamo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
any
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
arose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a human voice that had given the cue--or rather, a human howl, such as could proceed only from the throat of a Galwegian.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
barkings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His voice, however, was soon drowned by a chorus of barkings, snortings, and neighings, that continued without interruption for a period of several minutes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His voice, however, was soon drowned by a chorus of barkings, snortings, and neighings, that continued without interruption for a period of several minutes.
catre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it?" demanded his master, as he leaped from the _catre_, and groped his way towards his terrified servitor.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
a part of a song that is repeated after each verse
From this reading His voice, however, was soon drowned by a chorus of barkings, snortings, and neighings, that continued without interruption for a period of several minutes.
confusion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
continued
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His voice, however, was soon drowned by a chorus of barkings, snortings, and neighings, that continued without interruption for a period of several minutes.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
creature
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
cue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a human voice that had given the cue--or rather, a human howl, such as could proceed only from the throat of a Galwegian.
demanded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it?" demanded his master, as he leaped from the _catre_, and groped his way towards his terrified servitor.
down
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
drowned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His voice, however, was soon drowned by a chorus of barkings, snortings, and neighings, that continued without interruption for a period of several minutes.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
fracas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phelim O'Neal was the originator of the infernal _fracas_.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a human voice that had given the cue--or rather, a human howl, such as could proceed only from the throat of a Galwegian.
further
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
Galwegian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a human voice that had given the cue--or rather, a human howl, such as could proceed only from the throat of a Galwegian.
give
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
given
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a human voice that had given the cue--or rather, a human howl, such as could proceed only from the throat of a Galwegian.
groped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it?" demanded his master, as he leaped from the _catre_, and groped his way towards his terrified servitor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What is it?" demanded his master, as he leaped from the _catre_, and groped his way towards his terrified servitor.
heard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His voice, however, was soon drowned by a chorus of barkings, snortings, and neighings, that continued without interruption for a period of several minutes.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His voice, however, was soon drowned by a chorus of barkings, snortings, and neighings, that continued without interruption for a period of several minutes.
howl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a human voice that had given the cue--or rather, a human howl, such as could proceed only from the throat of a Galwegian.
human
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a human voice that had given the cue--or rather, a human howl, such as could proceed only from the throat of a Galwegian.
hunter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
infernal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phelim O'Neal was the originator of the infernal _fracas_.
interruption
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His voice, however, was soon drowned by a chorus of barkings, snortings, and neighings, that continued without interruption for a period of several minutes.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it?" demanded his master, as he leaped from the _catre_, and groped his way towards his terrified servitor.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a human voice that had given the cue--or rather, a human howl, such as could proceed only from the throat of a Galwegian.
leaped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it?" demanded his master, as he leaped from the _catre_, and groped his way towards his terrified servitor.
living
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
master
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it?" demanded his master, as he leaped from the _catre_, and groped his way towards his terrified servitor.
miles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
minutes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His voice, however, was soon drowned by a chorus of barkings, snortings, and neighings, that continued without interruption for a period of several minutes.
moment
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
neighings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His voice, however, was soon drowned by a chorus of barkings, snortings, and neighings, that continued without interruption for a period of several minutes.
noises
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
O'Neal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phelim O'Neal was the originator of the infernal _fracas_.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
only
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a human voice that had given the cue--or rather, a human howl, such as could proceed only from the throat of a Galwegian.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a human voice that had given the cue--or rather, a human howl, such as could proceed only from the throat of a Galwegian.
originator
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phelim O'Neal was the originator of the infernal _fracas_.
period
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His voice, however, was soon drowned by a chorus of barkings, snortings, and neighings, that continued without interruption for a period of several minutes.
Phelim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phelim O'Neal was the originator of the infernal _fracas_.
proceed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a human voice that had given the cue--or rather, a human howl, such as could proceed only from the throat of a Galwegian.
rather
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a human voice that had given the cue--or rather, a human howl, such as could proceed only from the throat of a Galwegian.
reflections
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
servitor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it?" demanded his master, as he leaped from the _catre_, and groped his way towards his terrified servitor.
several
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His voice, however, was soon drowned by a chorus of barkings, snortings, and neighings, that continued without interruption for a period of several minutes.
snortings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His voice, however, was soon drowned by a chorus of barkings, snortings, and neighings, that continued without interruption for a period of several minutes.
soon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His voice, however, was soon drowned by a chorus of barkings, snortings, and neighings, that continued without interruption for a period of several minutes.
startled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
stream
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was a human voice that had given the cue--or rather, a human howl, such as could proceed only from the throat of a Galwegian.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
extremely frightened
From this reading "What is it?" demanded his master, as he leaped from the _catre_, and groped his way towards his terrified servitor.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
there
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading It was a human voice that had given the cue--or rather, a human howl, such as could proceed only from the throat of a Galwegian.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
tongue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading "What is it?" demanded his master, as he leaped from the _catre_, and groped his way towards his terrified servitor.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the hunter had any further reflections to give tongue to, they could not have been heard: for at that moment there arose a confusion of noises that must have startled every living creature on the Alamo, and for miles up and down the stream.
voice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a human voice that had given the cue--or rather, a human howl, such as could proceed only from the throat of a Galwegian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a human voice that had given the cue--or rather, a human howl, such as could proceed only from the throat of a Galwegian.
way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it?" demanded his master, as he leaped from the _catre_, and groped his way towards his terrified servitor.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it?" demanded his master, as he leaped from the _catre_, and groped his way towards his terrified servitor.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His voice, however, was soon drowned by a chorus of barkings, snortings, and neighings, that continued without interruption for a period of several minutes.
