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 A BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY.
almost
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This, to Phoebe, was almost as good as the keeping of his promise; he spoke in a feeble voice, as though he was ill, and his unexpected kindness and consideration touched her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This, to Phoebe, was almost as good as the keeping of his promise; he spoke in a feeble voice, as though he was ill, and his unexpected kindness and consideration touched her.
atonement
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
BEAUTIFUL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
BIRTHDAY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY.
bold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
bore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
condition
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
consideration
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This, to Phoebe, was almost as good as the keeping of his promise; he spoke in a feeble voice, as though he was ill, and his unexpected kindness and consideration touched her.
contentedly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
cousins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
enough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
equal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
evening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
excitement
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
extent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
face
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
Farebrother
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
feeble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This, to Phoebe, was almost as good as the keeping of his promise; he spoke in a feeble voice, as though he was ill, and his unexpected kindness and consideration touched her.
feel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
friends
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This, to Phoebe, was almost as good as the keeping of his promise; he spoke in a feeble voice, as though he was ill, and his unexpected kindness and consideration touched her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
hand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
ill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This, to Phoebe, was almost as good as the keeping of his promise; he spoke in a feeble voice, as though he was ill, and his unexpected kindness and consideration touched her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This, to Phoebe, was almost as good as the keeping of his promise; he spoke in a feeble voice, as though he was ill, and his unexpected kindness and consideration touched her.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
keep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
keeping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This, to Phoebe, was almost as good as the keeping of his promise; he spoke in a feeble voice, as though he was ill, and his unexpected kindness and consideration touched her.
kindness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This, to Phoebe, was almost as good as the keeping of his promise; he spoke in a feeble voice, as though he was ill, and his unexpected kindness and consideration touched her.
kiss
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
Lethbridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
lower
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
matter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
Miser
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
moved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
Mrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
occupy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
once
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
Parksides
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
Phoebe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
pity
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
promise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
put
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
repulse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
sent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
serious
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
shoulder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
some
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
spoke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This, to Phoebe, was almost as good as the keeping of his promise; he spoke in a feeble voice, as though he was ill, and his unexpected kindness and consideration touched her.
sweet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
taking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
tea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
thereto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, to Phoebe, was almost as good as the keeping of his promise; he spoke in a feeble voice, as though he was ill, and his unexpected kindness and consideration touched her.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This, to Phoebe, was almost as good as the keeping of his promise; he spoke in a feeble voice, as though he was ill, and his unexpected kindness and consideration touched her.
timidly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
touched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This, to Phoebe, was almost as good as the keeping of his promise; he spoke in a feeble voice, as though he was ill, and his unexpected kindness and consideration touched her.
unexpected
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This, to Phoebe, was almost as good as the keeping of his promise; he spoke in a feeble voice, as though he was ill, and his unexpected kindness and consideration touched her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She put her hand timidly upon his shoulder, moved thereto by sweet pity for his condition, and he did not repulse her; she was even bold enough to lower her face to his and kiss him more than once, and he bore it contentedly.
voice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This, to Phoebe, was almost as good as the keeping of his promise; he spoke in a feeble voice, as though he was ill, and his unexpected kindness and consideration touched her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
welcome
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miser Farebrother did not keep his promise of taking tea with Phoebe and her friends--he had matter more serious to occupy him--but to some extent he made atonement for it.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He sent for Phoebe, and told her that he did not feel equal to the excitement, but that, before the evening was over, he would welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge and her cousins to Parksides.
