adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His unfortunate operations in the stock market had restored him to favor in all circles.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Men looked at him with new interest in their eyes, with fresh confidence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The man, young or old, who could do what he had done with Lumber and Fuel well deserved the new promises that were being made for him.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The mere fact that he had shown such foresight proved sufficient cause for the reversal of opinion.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading His unfortunate operations in the stock market had restored him to favor in all circles.
COALSnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Men looked at him with new interest in their eyes, with fresh confidence.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The man, young or old, who could do what he had done with Lumber and Fuel well deserved the new promises that were being made for him.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading The man, young or old, who could do what he had done with Lumber and Fuel well deserved the new promises that were being made for him.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The man, young or old, who could do what he had done with Lumber and Fuel well deserved the new promises that were being made for him.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The man, young or old, who could do what he had done with Lumber and Fuel well deserved the new promises that were being made for him.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
ExchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Men looked at him with new interest in their eyes, with fresh confidence.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The mere fact that he had shown such foresight proved sufficient cause for the reversal of opinion.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading His unfortunate operations in the stock market had restored him to favor in all circles.
FIREverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mere fact that he had shown such foresight proved sufficient cause for the reversal of opinion.
foresightnounUS /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
From this reading The mere fact that he had shown such foresight proved sufficient cause for the reversal of opinion.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Men looked at him with new interest in their eyes, with fresh confidence.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
FuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading The man, young or old, who could do what he had done with Lumber and Fuel well deserved the new promises that were being made for him.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Men looked at him with new interest in their eyes, with fresh confidence.
investmentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənts/
plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Men looked at him with new interest in their eyes, with fresh confidence.
LumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading The man, young or old, who could do what he had done with Lumber and Fuel well deserved the new promises that were being made for him.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The man, young or old, who could do what he had done with Lumber and Fuel well deserved the new promises that were being made for him.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man, young or old, who could do what he had done with Lumber and Fuel well deserved the new promises that were being made for him.
marketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading His unfortunate operations in the stock market had restored him to favor in all circles.
MennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Men looked at him with new interest in their eyes, with fresh confidence.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The mere fact that he had shown such foresight proved sufficient cause for the reversal of opinion.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The man, young or old, who could do what he had done with Lumber and Fuel well deserved the new promises that were being made for him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading His unfortunate operations in the stock market had restored him to favor in all circles.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The mere fact that he had shown such foresight proved sufficient cause for the reversal of opinion.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The man, young or old, who could do what he had done with Lumber and Fuel well deserved the new promises that were being made for him.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading The man, young or old, who could do what he had done with Lumber and Fuel well deserved the new promises that were being made for him.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading The mere fact that he had shown such foresight proved sufficient cause for the reversal of opinion.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading His unfortunate operations in the stock market had restored him to favor in all circles.
reversalnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsəl/
a change from one state to the opposite state
From this reading The mere fact that he had shown such foresight proved sufficient cause for the reversal of opinion.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The mere fact that he had shown such foresight proved sufficient cause for the reversal of opinion.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading His unfortunate operations in the stock market had restored him to favor in all circles.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The mere fact that he had shown such foresight proved sufficient cause for the reversal of opinion.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The mere fact that he had shown such foresight proved sufficient cause for the reversal of opinion.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men looked at him with new interest in their eyes, with fresh confidence.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading His unfortunate operations in the stock market had restored him to favor in all circles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The man, young or old, who could do what he had done with Lumber and Fuel well deserved the new promises that were being made for him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The man, young or old, who could do what he had done with Lumber and Fuel well deserved the new promises that were being made for him.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The man, young or old, who could do what he had done with Lumber and Fuel well deserved the new promises that were being made for him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading COALS OF FIRE It was not that he had realized heavily in his investments which caused his friends and his enemies to regard him in a new light; his profit had been quite small, as things go on the Exchange in these days.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The man, young or old, who could do what he had done with Lumber and Fuel well deserved the new promises that were being made for him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Men looked at him with new interest in their eyes, with fresh confidence.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The man, young or old, who could do what he had done with Lumber and Fuel well deserved the new promises that were being made for him.
