adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not until evening that Harry had a chance to look at his prize.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading So our young hero, who was found of reading, though seldom able to gratify his taste, looked forward with great joy to the pleasure of reading his new book.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He did not know much about Benjamin Franklin, but had a vague idea that he was a great man.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading His father found it difficult enough to buy him the necessary books for use in school, and could not afford to buy any less necessary.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His father found it difficult enough to buy him the necessary books for use in school, and could not afford to buy any less necessary.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not until evening that Harry had a chance to look at his prize.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading He did not know much about Benjamin Franklin, but had a vague idea that he was a great man.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading His father found it difficult enough to buy him the necessary books for use in school, and could not afford to buy any less necessary.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
buyverbUS /baɪ/
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading His father found it difficult enough to buy him the necessary books for use in school, and could not afford to buy any less necessary.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was not until evening that Harry had a chance to look at his prize.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
copynounUS /ˈkɑːpi/
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
costingnounUS /ˈkɔːstɪŋ/
cost accounting
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His father found it difficult enough to buy him the necessary books for use in school, and could not afford to buy any less necessary.
Crusoe
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From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know much about Benjamin Franklin, but had a vague idea that he was a great man.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading His father found it difficult enough to buy him the necessary books for use in school, and could not afford to buy any less necessary.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His father found it difficult enough to buy him the necessary books for use in school, and could not afford to buy any less necessary.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was not until evening that Harry had a chance to look at his prize.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father found it difficult enough to buy him the necessary books for use in school, and could not afford to buy any less necessary.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His father found it difficult enough to buy him the necessary books for use in school, and could not afford to buy any less necessary.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading So our young hero, who was found of reading, though seldom able to gratify his taste, looked forward with great joy to the pleasure of reading his new book.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading His father found it difficult enough to buy him the necessary books for use in school, and could not afford to buy any less necessary.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading He did not know much about Benjamin Franklin, but had a vague idea that he was a great man.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading So our young hero, who was found of reading, though seldom able to gratify his taste, looked forward with great joy to the pleasure of reading his new book.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So our young hero, who was found of reading, though seldom able to gratify his taste, looked forward with great joy to the pleasure of reading his new book.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not until evening that Harry had a chance to look at his prize.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading It was not until evening that Harry had a chance to look at his prize.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not know much about Benjamin Franklin, but had a vague idea that he was a great man.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His father found it difficult enough to buy him the necessary books for use in school, and could not afford to buy any less necessary.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not until evening that Harry had a chance to look at his prize.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He did not know much about Benjamin Franklin, but had a vague idea that he was a great man.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His father found it difficult enough to buy him the necessary books for use in school, and could not afford to buy any less necessary.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until evening that Harry had a chance to look at his prize.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading So our young hero, who was found of reading, though seldom able to gratify his taste, looked forward with great joy to the pleasure of reading his new book.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know much about Benjamin Franklin, but had a vague idea that he was a great man.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading His father found it difficult enough to buy him the necessary books for use in school, and could not afford to buy any less necessary.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was not until evening that Harry had a chance to look at his prize.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading So our young hero, who was found of reading, though seldom able to gratify his taste, looked forward with great joy to the pleasure of reading his new book.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He did not know much about Benjamin Franklin, but had a vague idea that he was a great man.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He did not know much about Benjamin Franklin, but had a vague idea that he was a great man.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading His father found it difficult enough to buy him the necessary books for use in school, and could not afford to buy any less necessary.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading So our young hero, who was found of reading, though seldom able to gratify his taste, looked forward with great joy to the pleasure of reading his new book.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until evening that Harry had a chance to look at his prize.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading So our young hero, who was found of reading, though seldom able to gratify his taste, looked forward with great joy to the pleasure of reading his new book.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading It was not until evening that Harry had a chance to look at his prize.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading So our young hero, who was found of reading, though seldom able to gratify his taste, looked forward with great joy to the pleasure of reading his new book.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading His father found it difficult enough to buy him the necessary books for use in school, and could not afford to buy any less necessary.
schoolbooksnounUS /ˈskuːlbʊks/
plural of “schoolbook” — a book prepared for use in schools or colleges
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading So our young hero, who was found of reading, though seldom able to gratify his taste, looked forward with great joy to the pleasure of reading his new book.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So our young hero, who was found of reading, though seldom able to gratify his taste, looked forward with great joy to the pleasure of reading his new book.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading So our young hero, who was found of reading, though seldom able to gratify his taste, looked forward with great joy to the pleasure of reading his new book.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not until evening that Harry had a chance to look at his prize.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a cheap book, costing probably not over a dollar; but except his schoolbooks, and a ragged copy of "Robinson Crusoe," it was the only book that our hero possessed.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So our young hero, who was found of reading, though seldom able to gratify his taste, looked forward with great joy to the pleasure of reading his new book.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not until evening that Harry had a chance to look at his prize.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until evening that Harry had a chance to look at his prize.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading His father found it difficult enough to buy him the necessary books for use in school, and could not afford to buy any less necessary.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading He did not know much about Benjamin Franklin, but had a vague idea that he was a great man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not until evening that Harry had a chance to look at his prize.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading So our young hero, who was found of reading, though seldom able to gratify his taste, looked forward with great joy to the pleasure of reading his new book.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading So our young hero, who was found of reading, though seldom able to gratify his taste, looked forward with great joy to the pleasure of reading his new book.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading So our young hero, who was found of reading, though seldom able to gratify his taste, looked forward with great joy to the pleasure of reading his new book.
