Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
1297
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
arched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
camp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
CHRISTIANITY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WAR OFTEN OPPOSES THE TEACHINGS OF CHRISTIANITY.
Conrad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
days
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
detained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
Donat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
enemy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
enter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
entrance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
Erbis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
evening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
exit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
flowed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
flows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
foundations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
Gates
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
guarded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
hastened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
lengthnounUS /leŋθ/
a period of time or extent
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
Muenzbach
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
now
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WAR OFTEN OPPOSES THE TEACHINGS OF CHRISTIANITY.
OFTEN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WAR OFTEN OPPOSES THE TEACHINGS OF CHRISTIANITY.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
OPPOSES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WAR OFTEN OPPOSES THE TEACHINGS OF CHRISTIANITY.
overcast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
permission
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
points
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
rainy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
reach
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
received
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
return
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
river
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
streams
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
strong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
surprise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
Swedish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
TEACHINGS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WAR OFTEN OPPOSES THE TEACHINGS OF CHRISTIANITY.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WAR OFTEN OPPOSES THE TEACHINGS OF CHRISTIANITY.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
three
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was on an overcast, rainy evening that he at length received permission to return.
towers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
town
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
treacherous
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
use
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
WAR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WAR OFTEN OPPOSES THE TEACHINGS OF CHRISTIANITY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Conrad was detained for three days in the Swedish camp.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He hastened to reach the Muenzbach, which flows into the town in two streams between the Erbis and Donat Gates.
year
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1297, an enemy had made treacherous use of this river to enter and plunder the town; and the points of its entrance and exit had from that time been guarded against surprise by strong towers, beneath the arched foundations of which the river now flowed.
