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 He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
account-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
accountsnounUS /ˈaccounts/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
accustomed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
away
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
banker-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
canvas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
cleared
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
coins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
coppers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
crisscross
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
denomination
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
dimes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
estimate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
eyes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
fascinating
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
finished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
frown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
gravely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
gravity
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
impressive
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
Jack
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
lips
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
money-bags
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
nickels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
oft
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
other
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
PAPER-GIRL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
pennies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
performance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
pile
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
piles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
precision
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
repeatednounUS /repeated/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
respect
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
Rosie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
rulings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
Saturday
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
silently
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
silver
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
small
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
soon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
sum
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
supper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
surveyed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
Terence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
then
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
together
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
total
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
totals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
untiring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
various
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
weekly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
working
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
