500
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From this reading One of the first new things I learned was the comparative insignificance of $500 as a provision for a year's expenses.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRUGGLE AND A SOLUTION That winter in New York was a revealing experience to me in many ways.
(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 I had lessons in singing, diction and French, all of which counted up to a great many dollars a week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRUGGLE AND A SOLUTION That winter in New York was a revealing experience to me in many ways.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One of the first new things I learned was the comparative insignificance of $500 as a provision for a year's expenses.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Numbers of things assumed different values in my estimation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading One of the first new things I learned was the comparative insignificance of $500 as a provision for a year's expenses.
costsnounUS /kɑːsts/
pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading I had lessons in singing, diction and French, all of which counted up to a great many dollars a week.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
dictionnounUS /ˈdɪkʃən/
the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
From this reading I had lessons in singing, diction and French, all of which counted up to a great many dollars a week.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Numbers of things assumed different values in my estimation.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading I had lessons in singing, diction and French, all of which counted up to a great many dollars a week.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading Numbers of things assumed different values in my estimation.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading One of the first new things I learned was the comparative insignificance of $500 as a provision for a year's expenses.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading A STRUGGLE AND A SOLUTION That winter in New York was a revealing experience to me in many ways.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One of the first new things I learned was the comparative insignificance of $500 as a provision for a year's expenses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of the first new things I learned was the comparative insignificance of $500 as a provision for a year's expenses.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading I had lessons in singing, diction and French, all of which counted up to a great many dollars a week.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I had lessons in singing, diction and French, all of which counted up to a great many dollars a week.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had lessons in singing, diction and French, all of which counted up to a great many dollars a week.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One of the first new things I learned was the comparative insignificance of $500 as a provision for a year's expenses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRUGGLE AND A SOLUTION That winter in New York was a revealing experience to me in many ways.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
insignificancenounUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/
the quality of having little or no significance
From this reading One of the first new things I learned was the comparative insignificance of $500 as a provision for a year's expenses.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading One of the first new things I learned was the comparative insignificance of $500 as a provision for a year's expenses.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading I had lessons in singing, diction and French, all of which counted up to a great many dollars a week.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
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 A STRUGGLE AND A SOLUTION That winter in New York was a revealing experience to me in many ways.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A STRUGGLE AND A SOLUTION That winter in New York was a revealing experience to me in many ways.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Numbers of things assumed different values in my estimation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A STRUGGLE AND A SOLUTION That winter in New York was a revealing experience to me in many ways.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Numbers of things assumed different values in my estimation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Numbers of things assumed different values in my estimation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the first new things I learned was the comparative insignificance of $500 as a provision for a year's expenses.
pensionnounUS /ˈpenʃən/
a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading One of the first new things I learned was the comparative insignificance of $500 as a provision for a year's expenses.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading A STRUGGLE AND A SOLUTION That winter in New York was a revealing experience to me in many ways.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading I had lessons in singing, diction and French, all of which counted up to a great many dollars a week.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
SOLUTIONnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading A STRUGGLE AND A SOLUTION That winter in New York was a revealing experience to me in many ways.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading A STRUGGLE AND A SOLUTION That winter in New York was a revealing experience to me in many ways.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A STRUGGLE AND A SOLUTION That winter in New York was a revealing experience to me in many ways.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the first new things I learned was the comparative insignificance of $500 as a provision for a year's expenses.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Numbers of things assumed different values in my estimation.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRUGGLE AND A SOLUTION That winter in New York was a revealing experience to me in many ways.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I had lessons in singing, diction and French, all of which counted up to a great many dollars a week.
valuesnounUS /ˈvæljuːz/
beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
From this reading Numbers of things assumed different values in my estimation.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRUGGLE AND A SOLUTION That winter in New York was a revealing experience to me in many ways.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading A STRUGGLE AND A SOLUTION That winter in New York was a revealing experience to me in many ways.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I had lessons in singing, diction and French, all of which counted up to a great many dollars a week.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I lived at one of those boarding houses which are called both "reasonable" and respectable, but are vastly inferior in both comfort and society to the European pension which costs a good deal less.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A STRUGGLE AND A SOLUTION That winter in New York was a revealing experience to me in many ways.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading One of the first new things I learned was the comparative insignificance of $500 as a provision for a year's expenses.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A STRUGGLE AND A SOLUTION That winter in New York was a revealing experience to me in many ways.
