Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
100
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
action
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
allowing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
also
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
AncientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
badly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
behave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
best
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
bring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
choice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
conspiracy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
Crane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
door
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
exit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
fraud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
gentlemannounUS /ˈgentleman/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
God
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
hinted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
immediate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
indignation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
James's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
Jasper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
just
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
L
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
lawyer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
letter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
lodged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
Losely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
loss
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
manager
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
mode
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
moment
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
money
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
Mrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
much
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
once
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
opened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
other
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
persuade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
promising
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
property
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
Proverb
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
rain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
recover
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
repaid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
requested
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
return
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
Rugge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
somewhat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
soothed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
Sophy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
submitted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
taking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
threatening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
trouble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
used
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
usual
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
vain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
vented
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
visited
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
wills
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
window
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
winds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
