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 SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
arctic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
back
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
bag
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
Baxter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
bed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
big
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was followed by Fred and Jerry, Johnson coming last.
celebration
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
clothes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
coats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
coming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was followed by Fred and Jerry, Johnson coming last.
day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
down
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
dressing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
fastenings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
followed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was followed by Fred and Jerry, Johnson coming last.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
FourthnounUS /fourth/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
Fred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was followed by Fred and Jerry, Johnson coming last.
fur
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
gaze
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fred was not prepared for the wonderful sight that met his gaze.
go
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
going
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was followed by Fred and Jerry, Johnson coming last.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
home
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
instant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
Jerry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was followed by Fred and Jerry, Johnson coming last.
Johnson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was followed by Fred and Jerry, Johnson coming last.
July
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
kicking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
lain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was followed by Fred and Jerry, Johnson coming last.
loosed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
met
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fred was not prepared for the wonderful sight that met his gaze.
MOOSE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fred was not prepared for the wonderful sight that met his gaze.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
outsidenounUS /ˈoutside/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
own
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
prepared
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fred was not prepared for the wonderful sight that met his gaze.
process
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
progress
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
ready
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
regions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
SHOOTINGnounUS /ˈshooting/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
side
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
sight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fred was not prepared for the wonderful sight that met his gaze.
sleeping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
slip
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
stepped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
tent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fred was not prepared for the wonderful sight that met his gaze.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
transported
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
travelers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
undressing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
wonderfulnounUS /ˈwonderful/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Fred was not prepared for the wonderful sight that met his gaze.
wore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
work
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
