Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
approaches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
attended
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
back
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
band
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
break
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
chief
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
curses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
customary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
dangerous
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
discovery
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
draw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
encampment
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
enemies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
escape
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
event
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
extraordinary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
eyes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
feel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
fly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
guard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
hand-fast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
heart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
hunters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
Indian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
just
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
leading
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
line
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
managed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
monster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
neglected
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
nigh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
only
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
ordernounUS /order/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
Pawnees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
precautionsplural nounUS /prɪˈkɔʃənz/
actions taken to prevent danger
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
prudence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
readilynounUS /readily/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
related
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
seem
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
seen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
sensation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
sentinels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
Shakespeare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading —Shakespeare.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
shepherd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
side
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
Siouxes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
tortures
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
trail
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
unnecessary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
usual
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
