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 SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
any
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/
a reason or example used to support an idea
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
burst
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
buy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll buy it, as it is, and clean up the job."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
chair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
Clayte's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sell you--the suitcase--Clayte's suitcase?"
clean
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll buy it, as it is, and clean up the job."
concerned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
decide
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
denied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
dignity
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
dollars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
Dykeman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
entirelynounUS /ˈentirely/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
Gilbert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
given
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
gulls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
heard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
hearing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
heaven's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll buy it, as it is, and clean up the job."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
instantly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I'll buy it, as it is, and clean up the job."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
job
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll buy it, as it is, and clean up the job."
kept
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
lone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
lost
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
lot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
men
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
mewing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
million
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
near
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
old
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
only
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
recovery
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
rock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
said
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
sake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
sat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
sea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
seat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
sell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
SIGHT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
snatchnounUS /snatch/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
squabble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
suddennounUS /sudden/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
suitcase
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
supposenounUS /ˈsuppose/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
taken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
UNSEEN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll buy it, as it is, and clean up the job."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
wish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
Worth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
