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 BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
AIR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
Biarritz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
BIRD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
breakfast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
brother
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
brows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was smiling, but with depressed brows.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was smiling, but with depressed brows.
certain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
countenance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
Dalmaine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paula noted the smile well, and it occupied her thoughts now and then during the day.
days
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
depressed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was smiling, but with depressed brows.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Paula noted the smile well, and it occupied her thoughts now and then during the day.
examine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
eyes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
face
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
feelingnounUS /ˈfeeling/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
fell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
few
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
four
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
hand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
husband's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
just
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
knew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
led
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
lonely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
moments
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
mother
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
newspaper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
noted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paula noted the smile well, and it occupied her thoughts now and then during the day.
now
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paula noted the smile well, and it occupied her thoughts now and then during the day.
occupied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paula noted the smile well, and it occupied her thoughts now and then during the day.
occurred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
Paula
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
rather
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
really
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
restnounUS /rest/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
sat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
sideways
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
smile
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paula noted the smile well, and it occupied her thoughts now and then during the day.
smiling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was smiling, but with depressed brows.
somebodypronounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdi/
a person, without saying who
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
talk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
then
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paula noted the smile well, and it occupied her thoughts now and then during the day.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
thoughts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paula noted the smile well, and it occupied her thoughts now and then during the day.
three
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
want
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was smiling, but with depressed brows.
wedded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
well
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paula noted the smile well, and it occupied her thoughts now and then during the day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A BIRD OF THE AIR When Paula had been three or four days wedded, it occurred to her to examine her husband's countenance.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
wishing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was rather in want of something to think of just then, feeling a little lonely, and wishing her mother, or her brother, or somebody whom she really knew, were at hand to talk to.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
words
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were at breakfast at Biarritz, and certain words that fell from Mr. Dalmaine, as he sat sideways from the table with his newspaper, led her eyes to rest for a few moments on his face.
