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 For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
Andy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
any
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
bed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
cabin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.
Cashcarrigan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
comfort
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
continuednounUS /ˈcontinued/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.
Corney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
dark
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.
descendednounUS /ˈdescended/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.
dragging
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
Drumshambo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.
enough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.
ESCAPE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SECOND ESCAPE.
escaping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
fear
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
few
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
fire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
four
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
got
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
hiding-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
hill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
hours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
keep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.
lengthnounUS /leŋθ/
a period of time or extent
From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.
meet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
meeting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.
Meg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
moving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
old
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.
only
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
path
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
reached
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.
recognised
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.
remainednounUS /ˈremained/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
return
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
sat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
saying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.
seated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
SECOND
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SECOND ESCAPE.
see
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.
sods
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
speaking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
spoke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.
stool
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
Thady
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECOND ESCAPE.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
there
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.
throw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
unwilling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
warmth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.
word
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.
