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 A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
air
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As his wont was, he came down at half-past eight, and strolled in the open air before breakfast.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
April
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As his wont was, he came down at half-past eight, and strolled in the open air before breakfast.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As his wont was, he came down at half-past eight, and strolled in the open air before breakfast.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As his wont was, he came down at half-past eight, and strolled in the open air before breakfast.
blue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
Bodvean
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
breakfast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As his wont was, he came down at half-past eight, and strolled in the open air before breakfast.
breeze
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
Cam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
came
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As his wont was, he came down at half-past eight, and strolled in the open air before breakfast.
certain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A gardener was at work in front of the house; Harvey talked with him about certain flowers he wished to grow this year.
clouds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
clungnounUS /clung/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
densely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
down
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As his wont was, he came down at half-past eight, and strolled in the open air before breakfast.
drive
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
Eifel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
eight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As his wont was, he came down at half-past eight, and strolled in the open air before breakfast.
flowers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A gardener was at work in front of the house; Harvey talked with him about certain flowers he wished to grow this year.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
front
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A gardener was at work in front of the house; Harvey talked with him about certain flowers he wished to grow this year.
gardener
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A gardener was at work in front of the house; Harvey talked with him about certain flowers he wished to grow this year.
glad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
glory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
gorse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
grey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
grow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A gardener was at work in front of the house; Harvey talked with him about certain flowers he wished to grow this year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
half-past
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As his wont was, he came down at half-past eight, and strolled in the open air before breakfast.
Harvey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As his wont was, he came down at half-past eight, and strolled in the open air before breakfast.
health
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
hills
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A gardener was at work in front of the house; Harvey talked with him about certain flowers he wished to grow this year.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A gardener was at work in front of the house; Harvey talked with him about certain flowers he wished to grow this year.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
larches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
marriage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
melt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
mist
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As his wont was, he came down at half-past eight, and strolled in the open air before breakfast.
promised
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
rain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
Rolfe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
sea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
shine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
spirits
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
spring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
strolled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As his wont was, he came down at half-past eight, and strolled in the open air before breakfast.
summits
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
sun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
talked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A gardener was at work in front of the house; Harvey talked with him about certain flowers he wished to grow this year.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As his wont was, he came down at half-past eight, and strolled in the open air before breakfast.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
There
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A gardener was at work in front of the house; Harvey talked with him about certain flowers he wished to grow this year.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
tolerable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
topmost
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
toss
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As his wont was, he came down at half-past eight, and strolled in the open air before breakfast.
wavelets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
white
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the sun and breeze of spring promised to have their way; to drive and melt the clouds, to toss white wavelets on a blue sea, to make the gorse shine in its glory, and all the hills be glad.
wished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A gardener was at work in front of the house; Harvey talked with him about certain flowers he wished to grow this year.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A gardener was at work in front of the house; Harvey talked with him about certain flowers he wished to grow this year.
wont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As his wont was, he came down at half-past eight, and strolled in the open air before breakfast.
work
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A gardener was at work in front of the house; Harvey talked with him about certain flowers he wished to grow this year.
wrapped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been rain through the night; a grey mist still clung about the topmost larches of Cam Bodvean, and the Eifel summits were densely wrapped.
year
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A gardener was at work in front of the house; Harvey talked with him about certain flowers he wished to grow this year.
years
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A morning of April, more than two years after his marriage, found Harvey Rolfe in good health and very tolerable spirits.
