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 True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
ad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All this was said, printed, repeated and discussed _ad nauseam_.
adventurer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The great adventurer was caught.
adversaries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
All
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All this was said, printed, repeated and discussed _ad nauseam_.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
any
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
Arsène
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
big
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
burst
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
called
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
capture
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
caught
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The great adventurer was caught.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
criminal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
crushed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
deserved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
destroys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
discussed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All this was said, printed, repeated and discussed _ad nauseam_.
extraordinary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
face
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmɪdəbəl/
very difficult to deal with or overcome
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
four
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
fully
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
genial
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The great adventurer was caught.
grudge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
hero
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
hoped-for
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
inevitable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
invisible
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
later
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
laughter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.
law
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
Lupin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
nauseam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All this was said, printed, repeated and discussed _ad nauseam_.
necessity
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
now
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
obstacles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
obtained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.
opposed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
ordinary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.
PALACE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.
police
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
power
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
praise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
printednounUS /printed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading All this was said, printed, repeated and discussed _ad nauseam_.
prison
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
public
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
repeatednounUS /repeated/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading All this was said, printed, repeated and discussed _ad nauseam_.
revenge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
said
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All this was said, printed, repeated and discussed _ad nauseam_.
SANTÉ
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.
sensation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
shatters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
shivering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
sooner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.
There
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
True
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
turn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
walls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.
whole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.
wild
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.
work
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.
world
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.
