adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He brought with him some bread and butter and a piece of bacon.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
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 All that day Frank tramped the streets.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He went into many shops where he saw notices that an errand boy was required, but everywhere without success.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading He brought with him some bread and butter and a piece of bacon.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading He went into many shops where he saw notices that an errand boy was required, but everywhere without success.
breadnounUS /bred/
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading He brought with him some bread and butter and a piece of bacon.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He brought with him some bread and butter and a piece of bacon.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He went into many shops where he saw notices that an errand boy was required, but everywhere without success.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading He brought with him some bread and butter and a piece of bacon.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
chapnounUS /tʃæp/
a boy or man
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All that day Frank tramped the streets.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading He went into many shops where he saw notices that an errand boy was required, but everywhere without success.
everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading He went into many shops where he saw notices that an errand boy was required, but everywhere without success.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading All that day Frank tramped the streets.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went into many shops where he saw notices that an errand boy was required, but everywhere without success.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He went into many shops where he saw notices that an errand boy was required, but everywhere without success.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He went into many shops where he saw notices that an errand boy was required, but everywhere without success.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He went into many shops where he saw notices that an errand boy was required, but everywhere without success.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At six o'clock he rejoined the porter.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading He brought with him some bread and butter and a piece of bacon.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading At six o'clock he rejoined the porter.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
rejoinedverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading At six o'clock he rejoined the porter.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He went into many shops where he saw notices that an errand boy was required, but everywhere without success.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading He went into many shops where he saw notices that an errand boy was required, but everywhere without success.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He went into many shops where he saw notices that an errand boy was required, but everywhere without success.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading At six o'clock he rejoined the porter.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He brought with him some bread and butter and a piece of bacon.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading All that day Frank tramped the streets.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He went into many shops where he saw notices that an errand boy was required, but everywhere without success.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that day Frank tramped the streets.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All that day Frank tramped the streets.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading All that day Frank tramped the streets.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He went into many shops where he saw notices that an errand boy was required, but everywhere without success.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went into many shops where he saw notices that an errand boy was required, but everywhere without success.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He went into many shops where he saw notices that an errand boy was required, but everywhere without success.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He brought with him some bread and butter and a piece of bacon.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He went into many shops where he saw notices that an errand boy was required, but everywhere without success.
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From this reading He perceived at once that his appearance was against him, and he either received the abrupt answer of, “You're not the sort of chap for my place,” or an equally decided refusal upon the grounds that he did not know the neighborhood, or that they preferred one who had parents who lived close by and could speak for him.
