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 THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
admiring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
adroitly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
agreed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
Allen's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
almost
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
answer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
attentions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Goulden grew genial and more pronounced in his attentions.
break
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If he "unloaded" rapidly and openly, he would break down the market.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
cordially
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
decisively
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
down
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If he "unloaded" rapidly and openly, he would break down the market.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
Edith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
events
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fox watched events uneasily.
eyes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
favorable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
Fox
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fox watched events uneasily.
genial
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Goulden grew genial and more pronounced in his attentions.
Goulden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Goulden grew genial and more pronounced in his attentions.
grew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Goulden grew genial and more pronounced in his attentions.
Gus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
hate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Goulden grew genial and more pronounced in his attentions.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he "unloaded" rapidly and openly, he would break down the market.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
language
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
learning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
market
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If he "unloaded" rapidly and openly, he would break down the market.
meant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Goulden grew genial and more pronounced in his attentions.
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
much
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
off
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
openly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If he "unloaded" rapidly and openly, he would break down the market.
other
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
played
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
pronounced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Goulden grew genial and more pronounced in his attentions.
quiet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
rapidly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If he "unloaded" rapidly and openly, he would break down the market.
rising
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
Saturday
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
sell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
showed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
solicitude
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
stock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
uneasily
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fox watched events uneasily.
unloaded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If he "unloaded" rapidly and openly, he would break down the market.
ventured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
watched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fox watched events uneasily.
way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he "unloaded" rapidly and openly, he would break down the market.
WRECK
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
