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 As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
accustomed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
any
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
appeared
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
arrested
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, deep in the forest, the inset of the main current through the broken levee was arrested by the forest itself, and by the channels of many intersecting bayous.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
bayous
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, deep in the forest, the inset of the main current through the broken levee was arrested by the forest itself, and by the channels of many intersecting bayous.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
brokennounUS /broken/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Here, deep in the forest, the inset of the main current through the broken levee was arrested by the forest itself, and by the channels of many intersecting bayous.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
channels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, deep in the forest, the inset of the main current through the broken levee was arrested by the forest itself, and by the channels of many intersecting bayous.
coffee-pot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
cook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
currentnounUS /ˈcurrent/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Here, deep in the forest, the inset of the main current through the broken levee was arrested by the forest itself, and by the channels of many intersecting bayous.
deep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, deep in the forest, the inset of the main current through the broken levee was arrested by the forest itself, and by the channels of many intersecting bayous.
Delchasse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
not friendly or close
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
embarkation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
finenounUS /fine/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
forest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
formerly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
forwardnounUS /forward/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
grand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
h'wood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
half-submerged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
hardly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
herenounUS /here/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
honger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
HORROR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
HOUSE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
hurrying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here, deep in the forest, the inset of the main current through the broken levee was arrested by the forest itself, and by the channels of many intersecting bayous.
inset
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, deep in the forest, the inset of the main current through the broken levee was arrested by the forest itself, and by the channels of many intersecting bayous.
intersecting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, deep in the forest, the inset of the main current through the broken levee was arrested by the forest itself, and by the channels of many intersecting bayous.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Here, deep in the forest, the inset of the main current through the broken levee was arrested by the forest itself, and by the channels of many intersecting bayous.
journeynounUS /ˈjourney/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
landmarks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
levee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, deep in the forest, the inset of the main current through the broken levee was arrested by the forest itself, and by the channels of many intersecting bayous.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
Madame
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
main
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, deep in the forest, the inset of the main current through the broken levee was arrested by the forest itself, and by the channels of many intersecting bayous.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
many
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, deep in the forest, the inset of the main current through the broken levee was arrested by the forest itself, and by the channels of many intersecting bayous.
MepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
miles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
near
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
neek
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
now
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
pan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
partynounUS /party/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
pause
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
peok
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
proper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
reached
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
remainednounUS /ˈremained/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
ridges
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
river
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
river-bank
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
said
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
See
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
shores
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
small
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
some
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
soss
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
spoke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
there
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOUSE OF HORROR "Me, I have thought never to cook again," said Madame Delchasse, "but now I shall have the honger.
trace
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
water
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As madame spoke, the little boat was hurrying forward through the half-submerged forest, and the party had by this time reached a point some miles distant from their embarkation at what had formerly been the river-bank.
what-you-call
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See! if I had the coffee-pot and the what-you-call the soss_-pan,_ I should make of this the grand peok_-neek._ This journey through the h'wood, it is fine."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of shores along the river proper it could hardly be said that any remained, and at this point of pause, near to one of the long ridges which still here and there remained above the water, there appeared small trace of the accustomed landmarks.
