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 "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I shall be in by six in the morning," and Doctor Perry took his leave.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I shall be in by six in the morning," and Doctor Perry took his leave.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
Chloe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
disturb
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
DoctornounUS /doctor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I shall be in by six in the morning," and Doctor Perry took his leave.
down
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
drops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
effect
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
faint
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
faithfulnounUS /ˈfaithful/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
figure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
four
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
give
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I shall be in by six in the morning," and Doctor Perry took his leave.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
lasts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
leave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
light
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
longer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
Macque
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
Mrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
muslin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
negress
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
night-lamp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
now
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
nurse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
nurse's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
opiate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
pace
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
patient
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
Perry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I shall be in by six in the morning," and Doctor Perry took his leave.
please
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
post
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
Rose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
said
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
see
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
seem
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
shaded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall be in by six in the morning," and Doctor Perry took his leave.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
six
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I shall be in by six in the morning," and Doctor Perry took his leave.
small
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
speaker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
stand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
stay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
tall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
tea-spoon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
thank
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
there
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
tooknounUS /took/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I shall be in by six in the morning," and Doctor Perry took his leave.
turning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
understandnounUS /understand/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
waken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
walk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
window
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
window-curtains
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
wine-glass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
yes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
