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 “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
acquainted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the first days of the journey Aouda became better acquainted with her protector, and constantly gave evidence of her deep gratitude for what he had done.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
Aouda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
became
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the first days of the journey Aouda became better acquainted with her protector, and constantly gave evidence of her deep gratitude for what he had done.
better
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the first days of the journey Aouda became better acquainted with her protector, and constantly gave evidence of her deep gratitude for what he had done.
board
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
boats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
built
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
Calcutta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
Chinese
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
comfortably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
Company's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
comprised
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
constantly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the first days of the journey Aouda became better acquainted with her protector, and constantly gave evidence of her deep gratitude for what he had done.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
days
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
deep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the first days of the journey Aouda became better acquainted with her protector, and constantly gave evidence of her deep gratitude for what he had done.
difficult
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
DOESauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH FIX DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND IN THE LEAST WHAT IS SAID TO HIM
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading During the first days of the journey Aouda became better acquainted with her protector, and constantly gave evidence of her deep gratitude for what he had done.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the first days of the journey Aouda became better acquainted with her protector, and constantly gave evidence of her deep gratitude for what he had done.
engines
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
evidence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the first days of the journey Aouda became better acquainted with her protector, and constantly gave evidence of her deep gratitude for what he had done.
fast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading During the first days of the journey Aouda became better acquainted with her protector, and constantly gave evidence of her deep gratitude for what he had done.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪd/
prepared and equipped for a particular purpose
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
five
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
FIX
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH FIX DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND IN THE LEAST WHAT IS SAID TO HIM
Fogg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
four
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
gave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the first days of the journey Aouda became better acquainted with her protector, and constantly gave evidence of her deep gratitude for what he had done.
gratitude
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the first days of the journey Aouda became better acquainted with her protector, and constantly gave evidence of her deep gratitude for what he had done.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the first days of the journey Aouda became better acquainted with her protector, and constantly gave evidence of her deep gratitude for what he had done.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the first days of the journey Aouda became better acquainted with her protector, and constantly gave evidence of her deep gratitude for what he had done.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
HIMpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH FIX DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND IN THE LEAST WHAT IS SAID TO HIM
Hong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
horse-power
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
hundred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH FIX DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND IN THE LEAST WHAT IS SAID TO HIM
iron
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH FIX DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND IN THE LEAST WHAT IS SAID TO HIM
Japanese
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
journeynounUS /ˈjourney/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading During the first days of the journey Aouda became better acquainted with her protector, and constantly gave evidence of her deep gratitude for what he had done.
Kong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
LEASTnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN WHICH FIX DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND IN THE LEAST WHAT IS SAID TO HIM
miles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
Mongolia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
NOTadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN WHICH FIX DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND IN THE LEAST WHAT IS SAID TO HIM
occupying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
only
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
Oriental
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
Peninsular
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
Phileas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
please
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
plying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
protector
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the first days of the journey Aouda became better acquainted with her protector, and constantly gave evidence of her deep gratitude for what he had done.
provided
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
Rangoon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
SAID
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH FIX DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND IN THE LEAST WHAT IS SAID TO HIM
screw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
seas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
SEEMverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN WHICH FIX DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND IN THE LEAST WHAT IS SAID TO HIM
seventeen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
seventy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
some
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
steamer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
ten
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH FIX DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND IN THE LEAST WHAT IS SAID TO HIM
thousand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
three
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH FIX DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND IN THE LEAST WHAT IS SAID TO HIM
tons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
trip
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
twelve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
UNDERSTANDnounUS /understand/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN WHICH FIX DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND IN THE LEAST WHAT IS SAID TO HIM
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
weighing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
well
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN WHICH FIX DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND IN THE LEAST WHAT IS SAID TO HIM
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH FIX DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND IN THE LEAST WHAT IS SAID TO HIM
wished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was as fast, but not as well fitted up, as the “Mongolia,” and Aouda was not as comfortably provided for on board of her as Phileas Fogg could have wished.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The “Rangoon”—one of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s boats plying in the Chinese and Japanese seas—was a screw steamer, built of iron, weighing about seventeen hundred and seventy tons, and with engines of four hundred horse-power.
woman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
young
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, the trip from Calcutta to Hong Kong only comprised some three thousand five hundred miles, occupying from ten to twelve days, and the young woman was not difficult to please.
