Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
any
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
back
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
consented
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
deep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
discussion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
down
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
existence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
face
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
General
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
go
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
got
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
jacket
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
just
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
Kenby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
kept
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
laughing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
lay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
March
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
offered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
probably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
promptly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
really
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
refuse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
remind
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
Rose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
said
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
sat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
see
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
seeming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
shoulders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
some
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
steps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
stoodnounUS /stood/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
striking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
then
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
they've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
Triscoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
umbrella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
worth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
