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 DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
animal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A horse is an animal requiring the most careful study.
arranged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
Avory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
brothers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
Campbell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
caravan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
careful
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A horse is an animal requiring the most careful study.
children
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
credit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
dear
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
decided
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
delights
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
DIOGENES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
disappointmentnounUS /ˈdisappointment/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
down
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
extra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
felt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
find
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack and William Rotheram therefore tossed up for it, and Jack won.
fortnight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
fortunate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
get
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
give
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
go
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
holiday
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
Horace
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
horse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
hurry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A horse is an animal requiring the most careful study.
Isle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
Jack
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack and William Rotheram therefore tossed up for it, and Jack won.
Jenny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
with sharp attention or strong interest
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
Lenox
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
Mary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
meanwhilenounUS /ˈmeanwhile/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
MOSES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
most
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A horse is an animal requiring the most careful study.
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
Mrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
once
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
other
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
partynounUS /party/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃən/
sweat produced by the body
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
requiring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A horse is an animal requiring the most careful study.
rooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
Rotheram
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
said
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
Sea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
see
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
squeezed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
state
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
strange
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
study
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A horse is an animal requiring the most careful study.
suddenness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Jack and William Rotheram therefore tossed up for it, and Jack won.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
threw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
too
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
tossed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack and William Rotheram therefore tossed up for it, and Jack won.
try
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack and William Rotheram therefore tossed up for it, and Jack won.
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
View
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
Wight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack and William Rotheram therefore tossed up for it, and Jack won.
won
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack and William Rotheram therefore tossed up for it, and Jack won.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
