adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Little Pomp continued to pursue his studies under Frank as a teacher.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
amusedadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Frank often looked up from his own studies and looked down with an amused glance at little Pomp's coal-back face and glistening eyes riveted upon the book before him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Frank often looked up from his own studies and looked down with an amused glance at little Pomp's coal-back face and glistening eyes riveted upon the book before him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Little Pomp continued to pursue his studies under Frank as a teacher.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He preferred to throw himself on a rug before the open fire-place, and, curling up, not unlike a cat, began to pore over his primer.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Frank often looked up from his own studies and looked down with an amused glance at little Pomp's coal-back face and glistening eyes riveted upon the book before him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
catnounUS /kæt/
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading He preferred to throw himself on a rug before the open fire-place, and, curling up, not unlike a cat, began to pore over his primer.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
coal-back
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank often looked up from his own studies and looked down with an amused glance at little Pomp's coal-back face and glistening eyes riveted upon the book before him.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Little Pomp continued to pursue his studies under Frank as a teacher.
contrabandadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntrəbænd/
distributed or sold illicitly
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
courtedverbUS /ˈkɔːrtɪd/
past form of “court” — make amorous advances towards
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading He preferred to throw himself on a rug before the open fire-place, and, curling up, not unlike a cat, began to pore over his primer.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Frank often looked up from his own studies and looked down with an amused glance at little Pomp's coal-back face and glistening eyes riveted upon the book before him.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Frank often looked up from his own studies and looked down with an amused glance at little Pomp's coal-back face and glistening eyes riveted upon the book before him.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Frank often looked up from his own studies and looked down with an amused glance at little Pomp's coal-back face and glistening eyes riveted upon the book before him.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
fire-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He preferred to throw himself on a rug before the open fire-place, and, curling up, not unlike a cat, began to pore over his primer.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Little Pomp continued to pursue his studies under Frank as a teacher.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frank often looked up from his own studies and looked down with an amused glance at little Pomp's coal-back face and glistening eyes riveted upon the book before him.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Frank often looked up from his own studies and looked down with an amused glance at little Pomp's coal-back face and glistening eyes riveted upon the book before him.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading Frank often looked up from his own studies and looked down with an amused glance at little Pomp's coal-back face and glistening eyes riveted upon the book before him.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Pomp continued to pursue his studies under Frank as a teacher.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Pomp continued to pursue his studies under Frank as a teacher.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Frank often looked up from his own studies and looked down with an amused glance at little Pomp's coal-back face and glistening eyes riveted upon the book before him.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He preferred to throw himself on a rug before the open fire-place, and, curling up, not unlike a cat, began to pore over his primer.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Frank often looked up from his own studies and looked down with an amused glance at little Pomp's coal-back face and glistening eyes riveted upon the book before him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He preferred to throw himself on a rug before the open fire-place, and, curling up, not unlike a cat, began to pore over his primer.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He preferred to throw himself on a rug before the open fire-place, and, curling up, not unlike a cat, began to pore over his primer.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He preferred to throw himself on a rug before the open fire-place, and, curling up, not unlike a cat, began to pore over his primer.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Frank often looked up from his own studies and looked down with an amused glance at little Pomp's coal-back face and glistening eyes riveted upon the book before him.
PompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading Little Pomp continued to pursue his studies under Frank as a teacher.
Pomp's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
porenounUS /pɔːr/
any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)
From this reading He preferred to throw himself on a rug before the open fire-place, and, curling up, not unlike a cat, began to pore over his primer.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading He preferred to throw himself on a rug before the open fire-place, and, curling up, not unlike a cat, began to pore over his primer.
primernounUS /ˈpraɪmər/
an introductory textbook
From this reading He preferred to throw himself on a rug before the open fire-place, and, curling up, not unlike a cat, began to pore over his primer.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Little Pomp continued to pursue his studies under Frank as a teacher.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
rivetedverbUS /ˈrɪvətɪd/
past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading Frank often looked up from his own studies and looked down with an amused glance at little Pomp's coal-back face and glistening eyes riveted upon the book before him.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading He preferred to throw himself on a rug before the open fire-place, and, curling up, not unlike a cat, began to pore over his primer.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Little Pomp continued to pursue his studies under Frank as a teacher.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Little Pomp continued to pursue his studies under Frank as a teacher.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
throwverbUS /θroʊ/
propel through the air
From this reading He preferred to throw himself on a rug before the open fire-place, and, curling up, not unlike a cat, began to pore over his primer.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little Pomp continued to pursue his studies under Frank as a teacher.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Little Pomp continued to pursue his studies under Frank as a teacher.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading He preferred to throw himself on a rug before the open fire-place, and, curling up, not unlike a cat, began to pore over his primer.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He preferred to throw himself on a rug before the open fire-place, and, curling up, not unlike a cat, began to pore over his primer.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Frank often looked up from his own studies and looked down with an amused glance at little Pomp's coal-back face and glistening eyes riveted upon the book before him.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Frank had provided for his use a small chair, which he had himself used when at Pomp's age, but for this the little contraband showed no great liking.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank often looked up from his own studies and looked down with an amused glance at little Pomp's coal-back face and glistening eyes riveted upon the book before him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading By degrees his restlessness diminished, and, finding Frank firm in exacting a certain amount of study before he would dismiss him, he concluded that it was best to study in earnest, and so obtain the courted freedom as speedily as possible.
