adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let us say a few words about Lisa’s education.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Let us say a few words about Lisa’s education.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading He worked, took no rest from business, slept little, rarely played cards, and worked again.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reader knows how Lavretsky grew up and developed.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
biliousadjectiveUS /ˈbɪliəs/
relating to or containing bile
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was in her tenth year when her father died; but he had not troubled himself much about her.
cardsnounUS /kɑːrdz/
a game played with playing cards
From this reading He worked, took no rest from business, slept little, rarely played cards, and worked again.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
dandleverb
move (a baby) up and down in one's arms or on one's knees
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
dandling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The reader knows how Lavretsky grew up and developed.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading She was in her tenth year when her father died; but he had not troubled himself much about her.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Let us say a few words about Lisa’s education.
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She was in her tenth year when her father died; but he had not troubled himself much about her.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Let us say a few words about Lisa’s education.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He worked, took no rest from business, slept little, rarely played cards, and worked again.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The reader knows how Lavretsky grew up and developed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was in her tenth year when her father died; but he had not troubled himself much about her.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was in her tenth year when her father died; but he had not troubled himself much about her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was in her tenth year when her father died; but he had not troubled himself much about her.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was in her tenth year when her father died; but he had not troubled himself much about her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reader knows how Lavretsky grew up and developed.
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was in her tenth year when her father died; but he had not troubled himself much about her.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading The reader knows how Lavretsky grew up and developed.
Lavretsky
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From this reading The reader knows how Lavretsky grew up and developed.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us say a few words about Lisa’s education.
Lisa's
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From this reading Let us say a few words about Lisa’s education.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He worked, took no rest from business, slept little, rarely played cards, and worked again.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was in her tenth year when her father died; but he had not troubled himself much about her.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was in her tenth year when her father died; but he had not troubled himself much about her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He worked, took no rest from business, slept little, rarely played cards, and worked again.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading He worked, took no rest from business, slept little, rarely played cards, and worked again.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader knows how Lavretsky grew up and developed.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He worked, took no rest from business, slept little, rarely played cards, and worked again.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Let us say a few words about Lisa’s education.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was in her tenth year when her father died; but he had not troubled himself much about her.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He worked, took no rest from business, slept little, rarely played cards, and worked again.
squallers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading She was in her tenth year when her father died; but he had not troubled himself much about her.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The reader knows how Lavretsky grew up and developed.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He worked, took no rest from business, slept little, rarely played cards, and worked again.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading She was in her tenth year when her father died; but he had not troubled himself much about her.
tutorsnounUS /ˈtuːtərz/
plural of “tutor” — a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
unsparinglyadverb
in a scathing and unsparing manner
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The reader knows how Lavretsky grew up and developed.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us say a few words about Lisa’s education.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was in her tenth year when her father died; but he had not troubled himself much about her.
WeighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She was in her tenth year when her father died; but he had not troubled himself much about her.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Weighed down with business cares, for ever anxious for the increase of his property, bilious, sharp and impatient, he gave money unsparingly for the teachers, tutors, dress and other necessities of his children; but he could not endure, as he expressed it, “to be dandling his squallers,” and indeed had no time to dandle them.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Let us say a few words about Lisa’s education.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He worked, took no rest from business, slept little, rarely played cards, and worked again.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading She was in her tenth year when her father died; but he had not troubled himself much about her.
