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The Ox-Bow Incident
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Ox-Bow Incident in English?
The Ox-Bow Incident: 67.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 15.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,112.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 25.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 15.6% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.9% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
7.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.7% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- sheriff (C1): 23 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A local law-enforcement official in some countries, especially the United States.
Subtitle example:
Somebody better get the sheriff first thing.
- davy (rare): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Trouble with you, Davies, you've been storekeepin' too long.
- rustler (rare): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Rustlers? - Looks that way.
- ought (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Only, we ought to take our time and form this posse right.
- posse (rare): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Only, we ought to take our time and form this posse right.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Rio Grande: 15.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than The Ox-Bow Incident).
- She Wore a Yellow Ribbon: 15.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than The Ox-Bow Incident).
- The Duel: 15.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than The Ox-Bow Incident).
These percentages describe vocabulary, not the proportion of dialogue you will understand. CEFR labels are estimates, not official film ratings. Accent, speed, songs, context, and your own vocabulary also affect comprehension. Repeated occurrences may include repeated dialogue or lyrics.
How we estimate vocabulary difficulty · Evidence generated: