adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the time he was saving his money, he regarded himself as the heir and future possessor of the estate, and had no expectation of ever needing it.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The greater part of this was deposited for safe-keeping in a savings bank, but he had twenty-five dollars in his possession.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The greater part of this was deposited for safe-keeping in a savings bank, but he had twenty-five dollars in his possession.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading The greater part of this was deposited for safe-keeping in a savings bank, but he had twenty-five dollars in his possession.
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading At the time he was saving his money, he regarded himself as the heir and future possessor of the estate, and had no expectation of ever needing it.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading At the time he was saving his money, he regarded himself as the heir and future possessor of the estate, and had no expectation of ever needing it.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading At the time he was saving his money, he regarded himself as the heir and future possessor of the estate, and had no expectation of ever needing it.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The greater part of this was deposited for safe-keeping in a savings bank, but he had twenty-five dollars in his possession.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading At the time he was saving his money, he regarded himself as the heir and future possessor of the estate, and had no expectation of ever needing it.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The greater part of this was deposited for safe-keeping in a savings bank, but he had twenty-five dollars in his possession.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It so happened that Hector was well provided with money.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading It so happened that Hector was well provided with money.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading At the time he was saving his money, he regarded himself as the heir and future possessor of the estate, and had no expectation of ever needing it.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At the time he was saving his money, he regarded himself as the heir and future possessor of the estate, and had no expectation of ever needing it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The greater part of this was deposited for safe-keeping in a savings bank, but he had twenty-five dollars in his possession.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It so happened that Hector was well provided with money.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It so happened that Hector was well provided with money.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading At the time he was saving his money, he regarded himself as the heir and future possessor of the estate, and had no expectation of ever needing it.
needsadverbUS /niːdz/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading At the time he was saving his money, he regarded himself as the heir and future possessor of the estate, and had no expectation of ever needing it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The greater part of this was deposited for safe-keeping in a savings bank, but he had twenty-five dollars in his possession.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The greater part of this was deposited for safe-keeping in a savings bank, but he had twenty-five dollars in his possession.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading At the time he was saving his money, he regarded himself as the heir and future possessor of the estate, and had no expectation of ever needing it.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading It so happened that Hector was well provided with money.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
Roscoe
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From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
safe-keeping
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From this reading The greater part of this was deposited for safe-keeping in a savings bank, but he had twenty-five dollars in his possession.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading At the time he was saving his money, he regarded himself as the heir and future possessor of the estate, and had no expectation of ever needing it.
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading The greater part of this was deposited for safe-keeping in a savings bank, but he had twenty-five dollars in his possession.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It so happened that Hector was well provided with money.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It so happened that Hector was well provided with money.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The greater part of this was deposited for safe-keeping in a savings bank, but he had twenty-five dollars in his possession.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the time he was saving his money, he regarded himself as the heir and future possessor of the estate, and had no expectation of ever needing it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading The greater part of this was deposited for safe-keeping in a savings bank, but he had twenty-five dollars in his possession.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It so happened that Hector was well provided with money.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It so happened that Hector was well provided with money.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the life of Mr. Roscoe, whom he regarded as his father, he had a liberal allowance--liberal beyond his needs--and out of it had put by somewhat over a hundred dollars.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It so happened that Hector was well provided with money.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It had been in his mind that it would give him an opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor person who might apply to him.
