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 He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
accumulate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “All sorts of things accumulate, sir....
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Tut, tut!” said the shopman, dexterously relieving me of my headdress; “careless bird, and--as I live--nesting!”
application
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Tut, tut!” said the shopman, dexterously relieving me of my headdress; “careless bird, and--as I live--nesting!”
balls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
bird
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Tut, tut!” said the shopman, dexterously relieving me of my headdress; “careless bird, and--as I live--nesting!”
brush
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
careless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Tut, tut!” said the shopman, dexterously relieving me of my headdress; “careless bird, and--as I live--nesting!”
certain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
crinkled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
crumpled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
customer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nearly every customer....
dexterously
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Tut, tut!” said the shopman, dexterously relieving me of my headdress; “careless bird, and--as I live--nesting!”
eggs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Nearly every customer....
extended
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
glass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
half-a-dozen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
hand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
hat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
hats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
headdress
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Tut, tut!” said the shopman, dexterously relieving me of my headdress; “careless bird, and--as I live--nesting!”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Tut, tut!” said the shopman, dexterously relieving me of my headdress; “careless bird, and--as I live--nesting!”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
inevitable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
INSIDE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
large
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
live
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Tut, tut!” said the shopman, dexterously relieving me of my headdress; “careless bird, and--as I live--nesting!”
marble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Tut, tut!” said the shopman, dexterously relieving me of my headdress; “careless bird, and--as I live--nesting!”
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Tut, tut!” said the shopman, dexterously relieving me of my headdress; “careless bird, and--as I live--nesting!”
Nearly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nearly every customer....
neglect
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
nesting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Tut, tut!” said the shopman, dexterously relieving me of my headdress; “careless bird, and--as I live--nesting!”
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not YOU, of course, in particular....
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Tut, tut!” said the shopman, dexterously relieving me of my headdress; “careless bird, and--as I live--nesting!”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
paper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
particular
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not YOU, of course, in particular....
people
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
personal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
politely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
relieving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Tut, tut!” said the shopman, dexterously relieving me of my headdress; “careless bird, and--as I live--nesting!”
said
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Tut, tut!” said the shopman, dexterously relieving me of my headdress; “careless bird, and--as I live--nesting!”
shook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
shopman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Tut, tut!” said the shopman, dexterously relieving me of my headdress; “careless bird, and--as I live--nesting!”
sir
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “All sorts of things accumulate, sir....
sorts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “All sorts of things accumulate, sir....
talking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Tut, tut!” said the shopman, dexterously relieving me of my headdress; “careless bird, and--as I live--nesting!”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
then
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
things
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “All sorts of things accumulate, sir....
three
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
Tut
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Tut, tut!” said the shopman, dexterously relieving me of my headdress; “careless bird, and--as I live--nesting!”
two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
watch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
well
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He shook my hat, and shook out into his extended hand two or three eggs, a large marble, a watch, about half-a-dozen of the inevitable glass balls, and then crumpled, crinkled paper, more and more and more, talking all the time of the way in which people neglect to brush their hats INSIDE as well as out, politely, of course, but with a certain personal application.
YOUpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Not YOU, of course, in particular....
