Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
30
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
admits
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
advice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
always
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Farewell always, most sweet master.'
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
courtiers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
deal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
descends
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
difficult
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
envy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
eradicating
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
Farewell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Farewell always, most sweet master.'
filched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
friends
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
Fronto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
give
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
harmony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
heights
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
jealousy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
keep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
lions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
lute
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
Marcus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
master
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Farewell always, most sweet master.'
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
most
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Farewell always, most sweet master.'
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
nerve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
offer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
once
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
oration
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
other
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
practical
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
read
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
says
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
Sometimes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
strain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
study
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
suggests
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
suite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
sweet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Farewell always, most sweet master.'
tame
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
toil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
vain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
