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 But matters came to a climax with Howard Letchworth before Allison had any opportunity to do any "fixing."
afternoonnounUS /ˈafternoon/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The next afternoon was Class Day and there were big doings at the college.
Allison
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But matters came to a climax with Howard Letchworth before Allison had any opportunity to do any "fixing."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next afternoon was Class Day and there were big doings at the college.
any
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But matters came to a climax with Howard Letchworth before Allison had any opportunity to do any "fixing."
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next afternoon was Class Day and there were big doings at the college.
attend
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His Class Day had seemed then to be of so much importance to her--and now--now she was going to attend it in Clive Terrence's company!
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But matters came to a climax with Howard Letchworth before Allison had any opportunity to do any "fixing."
big
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next afternoon was Class Day and there were big doings at the college.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But matters came to a climax with Howard Letchworth before Allison had any opportunity to do any "fixing."
came
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But matters came to a climax with Howard Letchworth before Allison had any opportunity to do any "fixing."
Class
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next afternoon was Class Day and there were big doings at the college.
climax
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But matters came to a climax with Howard Letchworth before Allison had any opportunity to do any "fixing."
Clive
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His Class Day had seemed then to be of so much importance to her--and now--now she was going to attend it in Clive Terrence's company!
college
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next afternoon was Class Day and there were big doings at the college.
company
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His Class Day had seemed then to be of so much importance to her--and now--now she was going to attend it in Clive Terrence's company!
counted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
Day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next afternoon was Class Day and there were big doings at the college.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But matters came to a climax with Howard Letchworth before Allison had any opportunity to do any "fixing."
doings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next afternoon was Class Day and there were big doings at the college.
doubt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrence had told him so, and there seemed no reason to doubt his word.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
fixing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But matters came to a climax with Howard Letchworth before Allison had any opportunity to do any "fixing."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
going
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His Class Day had seemed then to be of so much importance to her--and now--now she was going to attend it in Clive Terrence's company!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But matters came to a climax with Howard Letchworth before Allison had any opportunity to do any "fixing."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His Class Day had seemed then to be of so much importance to her--and now--now she was going to attend it in Clive Terrence's company!
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Terrence had told him so, and there seemed no reason to doubt his word.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His Class Day had seemed then to be of so much importance to her--and now--now she was going to attend it in Clive Terrence's company!
Howard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But matters came to a climax with Howard Letchworth before Allison had any opportunity to do any "fixing."
importance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His Class Day had seemed then to be of so much importance to her--and now--now she was going to attend it in Clive Terrence's company!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His Class Day had seemed then to be of so much importance to her--and now--now she was going to attend it in Clive Terrence's company!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
kept
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
Leslie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
Letchworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But matters came to a climax with Howard Letchworth before Allison had any opportunity to do any "fixing."
matter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
matters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But matters came to a climax with Howard Letchworth before Allison had any opportunity to do any "fixing."
much
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
nextnounUS /next/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next afternoon was Class Day and there were big doings at the college.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Terrence had told him so, and there seemed no reason to doubt his word.
now
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His Class Day had seemed then to be of so much importance to her--and now--now she was going to attend it in Clive Terrence's company!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
once
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
opportunity
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But matters came to a climax with Howard Letchworth before Allison had any opportunity to do any "fixing."
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
reason
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrence had told him so, and there seemed no reason to doubt his word.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His Class Day had seemed then to be of so much importance to her--and now--now she was going to attend it in Clive Terrence's company!
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His Class Day had seemed then to be of so much importance to her--and now--now she was going to attend it in Clive Terrence's company!
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His Class Day had seemed then to be of so much importance to her--and now--now she was going to attend it in Clive Terrence's company!
talked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
Terrence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrence had told him so, and there seemed no reason to doubt his word.
Terrence's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His Class Day had seemed then to be of so much importance to her--and now--now she was going to attend it in Clive Terrence's company!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next afternoon was Class Day and there were big doings at the college.
then
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His Class Day had seemed then to be of so much importance to her--and now--now she was going to attend it in Clive Terrence's company!
there
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next afternoon was Class Day and there were big doings at the college.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But matters came to a climax with Howard Letchworth before Allison had any opportunity to do any "fixing."
together
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Terrence had told him so, and there seemed no reason to doubt his word.
twice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next afternoon was Class Day and there were big doings at the college.
way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next afternoon was Class Day and there were big doings at the college.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
winter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But matters came to a climax with Howard Letchworth before Allison had any opportunity to do any "fixing."
word
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrence had told him so, and there seemed no reason to doubt his word.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Howard kept out of the way, for it was a day on which he had counted much, and during the winter once or twice he and Leslie had talked of it as a matter of course that they would be around together.
