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 faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
afforded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
answer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
begannounUS /began/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
came
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
characteristic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
cherished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
conflict
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
drawn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
droop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
emphatic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
extreme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
eye
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
fears
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
forceful
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
manner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
mayor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
men
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
Mrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
nature
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
Packard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
perhaps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
playing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
quiet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
saying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
says
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
secretary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
seeing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
sharp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔrt/
brief or direct in expression
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
spectacle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
speech
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
Steele
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
strong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
struggle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
tremor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
true
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
voice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
weeks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
well
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
woman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
Yes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
