adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
abstentionnounUS /əbˈstentʃən/
the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
From this reading The pleasures of the pot-house would claim him on Saturday, when he would have money in his pockets and the appetite that comes from abstention.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On Saturday morning after he had left the house at six o'clock, Fan started up from her cot and came to her mother's side at the table.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading The pleasures of the pot-house would claim him on Saturday, when he would have money in his pockets and the appetite that comes from abstention.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Mother, may I go out to the fields to-day?” she asked.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Saturday morning after he had left the house at six o'clock, Fan started up from her cot and came to her mother's side at the table.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
brawlsnounUS /brɔːlz/
plural of “brawl” — an uproarious party
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On Saturday morning after he had left the house at six o'clock, Fan started up from her cot and came to her mother's side at the table.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The pleasures of the pot-house would claim him on Saturday, when he would have money in his pockets and the appetite that comes from abstention.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The pleasures of the pot-house would claim him on Saturday, when he would have money in his pockets and the appetite that comes from abstention.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading On Saturday morning after he had left the house at six o'clock, Fan started up from her cot and came to her mother's side at the table.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
FanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading “Mother, may I go out to the fields to-day?” she asked.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Mother, may I go out to the fields to-day?” she asked.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The pleasures of the pot-house would claim him on Saturday, when he would have money in his pockets and the appetite that comes from abstention.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On Saturday morning after he had left the house at six o'clock, Fan started up from her cot and came to her mother's side at the table.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The pleasures of the pot-house would claim him on Saturday, when he would have money in his pockets and the appetite that comes from abstention.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The pleasures of the pot-house would claim him on Saturday, when he would have money in his pockets and the appetite that comes from abstention.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On Saturday morning after he had left the house at six o'clock, Fan started up from her cot and came to her mother's side at the table.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mother, may I go out to the fields to-day?” she asked.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
jobnounUS /dʒɑːb/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On Saturday morning after he had left the house at six o'clock, Fan started up from her cot and came to her mother's side at the table.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Mother, may I go out to the fields to-day?” she asked.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The pleasures of the pot-house would claim him on Saturday, when he would have money in his pockets and the appetite that comes from abstention.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Saturday morning after he had left the house at six o'clock, Fan started up from her cot and came to her mother's side at the table.
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Mother, may I go out to the fields to-day?” she asked.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading On Saturday morning after he had left the house at six o'clock, Fan started up from her cot and came to her mother's side at the table.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading On Saturday morning after he had left the house at six o'clock, Fan started up from her cot and came to her mother's side at the table.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The pleasures of the pot-house would claim him on Saturday, when he would have money in his pockets and the appetite that comes from abstention.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
pencenounUS /pens/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The pleasures of the pot-house would claim him on Saturday, when he would have money in his pockets and the appetite that comes from abstention.
pocketsnounUS /ˈpɑːkəts/
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The pleasures of the pot-house would claim him on Saturday, when he would have money in his pockets and the appetite that comes from abstention.
pot-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The pleasures of the pot-house would claim him on Saturday, when he would have money in his pockets and the appetite that comes from abstention.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mother, may I go out to the fields to-day?” she asked.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On Saturday morning after he had left the house at six o'clock, Fan started up from her cot and came to her mother's side at the table.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading On Saturday morning after he had left the house at six o'clock, Fan started up from her cot and came to her mother's side at the table.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On Saturday morning after he had left the house at six o'clock, Fan started up from her cot and came to her mother's side at the table.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On Saturday morning after he had left the house at six o'clock, Fan started up from her cot and came to her mother's side at the table.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mother, may I go out to the fields to-day?” she asked.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On Saturday morning after he had left the house at six o'clock, Fan started up from her cot and came to her mother's side at the table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The pleasures of the pot-house would claim him on Saturday, when he would have money in his pockets and the appetite that comes from abstention.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That troubled evening was followed by a quiet period, lasting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which there were no brawls indoors, and Fan was free of the hateful task of going out to collect pence in the streets.
workmannounUS /ˈwɜːrkmən/
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Joe had been offered a three or four days' job; he had accepted it gratefully because it was only for three or four days, and for that period he would be the sober, stolid, British workman.
