adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He seemed to have a larger command of capital than ever, and he added several very important departments to his financial undertaking.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading For, in spite of Hughie's contempt and open sneers, Foxy had determined to reopen his store with new and glowing attractions.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading He seemed to have a larger command of capital than ever, and he added several very important departments to his financial undertaking.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He seemed to have a larger command of capital than ever, and he added several very important departments to his financial undertaking.
contemptnounUS /kənˈtempt/
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading For, in spite of Hughie's contempt and open sneers, Foxy had determined to reopen his store with new and glowing attractions.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
departmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading He seemed to have a larger command of capital than ever, and he added several very important departments to his financial undertaking.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
DOWNFALLnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading He seemed to have a larger command of capital than ever, and he added several very important departments to his financial undertaking.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading He seemed to have a larger command of capital than ever, and he added several very important departments to his financial undertaking.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
FoxyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːksi/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading For, in spite of Hughie's contempt and open sneers, Foxy had determined to reopen his store with new and glowing attractions.
Foxy's
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From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
FrontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading For, in spite of Hughie's contempt and open sneers, Foxy had determined to reopen his store with new and glowing attractions.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He seemed to have a larger command of capital than ever, and he added several very important departments to his financial undertaking.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For, in spite of Hughie's contempt and open sneers, Foxy had determined to reopen his store with new and glowing attractions.
Hughie
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From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
Hughie's
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From this reading For, in spite of Hughie's contempt and open sneers, Foxy had determined to reopen his store with new and glowing attractions.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading He seemed to have a larger command of capital than ever, and he added several very important departments to his financial undertaking.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading He seemed to have a larger command of capital than ever, and he added several very important departments to his financial undertaking.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For, in spite of Hughie's contempt and open sneers, Foxy had determined to reopen his store with new and glowing attractions.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading For, in spite of Hughie's contempt and open sneers, Foxy had determined to reopen his store with new and glowing attractions.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
rankedadjectiveUS /ræŋkt/
arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
reopenverbUS /riˈoʊpən/
open again or anew
From this reading For, in spite of Hughie's contempt and open sneers, Foxy had determined to reopen his store with new and glowing attractions.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to have a larger command of capital than ever, and he added several very important departments to his financial undertaking.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He seemed to have a larger command of capital than ever, and he added several very important departments to his financial undertaking.
shamenounUS /ʃeɪm/
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
shinnynoun
a simple version of hockey played by children on the streets (or on ice or on a field) using a ball or can as the puck
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
sneersnounUS /snɪrz/
plural of “sneer” — a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
From this reading For, in spite of Hughie's contempt and open sneers, Foxy had determined to reopen his store with new and glowing attractions.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading For, in spite of Hughie's contempt and open sneers, Foxy had determined to reopen his store with new and glowing attractions.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading For, in spite of Hughie's contempt and open sneers, Foxy had determined to reopen his store with new and glowing attractions.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He seemed to have a larger command of capital than ever, and he added several very important departments to his financial undertaking.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DOWNFALL In one point the master was a great disappointment to Hughie; he could not be persuaded to play shinny.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The usual challenge had come up from the Front, with its more than usual insolence, and Hughie, who now ranked himself among the big boys, felt the shame and humiliation to be intolerable.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading By the most strenuous exertions he started the game going with the first fall of snow, but it was difficult to work up any enthusiasm for the game in the face of Foxy's very determined and weighty opposition, backed by the master's lazy indifference.
