ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Even his uncle would be against him, for he was fond of money, and had no wish to lose the new pupil, whose friends were well able to pay for him.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Even his uncle would be against him, for he was fond of money, and had no wish to lose the new pupil, whose friends were well able to pay for him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Corporal punishment for taking the part of an ill-used boy, Hector was probably too spirited to submit to, and, under these circumstances, it would hardly have been inflicted.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he was crafty, and considered that no punishment Hector was likely to receive would satisfy him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Besides, Jim was aware that the offense for which Hector had attacked him was not likely, if made known, to secure sympathy.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Besides, Jim was aware that the offense for which Hector had attacked him was not likely, if made known, to secure sympathy.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Corporal punishment for taking the part of an ill-used boy, Hector was probably too spirited to submit to, and, under these circumstances, it would hardly have been inflicted.
BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, Jim was aware that the offense for which Hector had attacked him was not likely, if made known, to secure sympathy.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading Corporal punishment for taking the part of an ill-used boy, Hector was probably too spirited to submit to, and, under these circumstances, it would hardly have been inflicted.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was crafty, and considered that no punishment Hector was likely to receive would satisfy him.
choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Corporal punishment for taking the part of an ill-used boy, Hector was probably too spirited to submit to, and, under these circumstances, it would hardly have been inflicted.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading But he was crafty, and considered that no punishment Hector was likely to receive would satisfy him.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading Corporal punishment for taking the part of an ill-used boy, Hector was probably too spirited to submit to, and, under these circumstances, it would hardly have been inflicted.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading But he was crafty, and considered that no punishment Hector was likely to receive would satisfy him.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even his uncle would be against him, for he was fond of money, and had no wish to lose the new pupil, whose friends were well able to pay for him.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Even his uncle would be against him, for he was fond of money, and had no wish to lose the new pupil, whose friends were well able to pay for him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Corporal punishment for taking the part of an ill-used boy, Hector was probably too spirited to submit to, and, under these circumstances, it would hardly have been inflicted.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Even his uncle would be against him, for he was fond of money, and had no wish to lose the new pupil, whose friends were well able to pay for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Besides, Jim was aware that the offense for which Hector had attacked him was not likely, if made known, to secure sympathy.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Corporal punishment for taking the part of an ill-used boy, Hector was probably too spirited to submit to, and, under these circumstances, it would hardly have been inflicted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he was crafty, and considered that no punishment Hector was likely to receive would satisfy him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Besides, Jim was aware that the offense for which Hector had attacked him was not likely, if made known, to secure sympathy.
ill-usedadjective
(of persons) taken advantage of
From this reading Corporal punishment for taking the part of an ill-used boy, Hector was probably too spirited to submit to, and, under these circumstances, it would hardly have been inflicted.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading Corporal punishment for taking the part of an ill-used boy, Hector was probably too spirited to submit to, and, under these circumstances, it would hardly have been inflicted.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
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From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Besides, Jim was aware that the offense for which Hector had attacked him was not likely, if made known, to secure sympathy.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading But he was crafty, and considered that no punishment Hector was likely to receive would satisfy him.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Even his uncle would be against him, for he was fond of money, and had no wish to lose the new pupil, whose friends were well able to pay for him.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Besides, Jim was aware that the offense for which Hector had attacked him was not likely, if made known, to secure sympathy.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Even his uncle would be against him, for he was fond of money, and had no wish to lose the new pupil, whose friends were well able to pay for him.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Even his uncle would be against him, for he was fond of money, and had no wish to lose the new pupil, whose friends were well able to pay for him.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But he was crafty, and considered that no punishment Hector was likely to receive would satisfy him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Besides, Jim was aware that the offense for which Hector had attacked him was not likely, if made known, to secure sympathy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading Besides, Jim was aware that the offense for which Hector had attacked him was not likely, if made known, to secure sympathy.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Corporal punishment for taking the part of an ill-used boy, Hector was probably too spirited to submit to, and, under these circumstances, it would hardly have been inflicted.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Even his uncle would be against him, for he was fond of money, and had no wish to lose the new pupil, whose friends were well able to pay for him.
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Corporal punishment for taking the part of an ill-used boy, Hector was probably too spirited to submit to, and, under these circumstances, it would hardly have been inflicted.
punishmentnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
the act of punishing
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Even his uncle would be against him, for he was fond of money, and had no wish to lose the new pupil, whose friends were well able to pay for him.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading But he was crafty, and considered that no punishment Hector was likely to receive would satisfy him.
relyingverbUS /riˈlaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading But he was crafty, and considered that no punishment Hector was likely to receive would satisfy him.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Besides, Jim was aware that the offense for which Hector had attacked him was not likely, if made known, to secure sympathy.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
SmithnounUS /smɪθ/
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Corporal punishment for taking the part of an ill-used boy, Hector was probably too spirited to submit to, and, under these circumstances, it would hardly have been inflicted.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Corporal punishment for taking the part of an ill-used boy, Hector was probably too spirited to submit to, and, under these circumstances, it would hardly have been inflicted.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Besides, Jim was aware that the offense for which Hector had attacked him was not likely, if made known, to secure sympathy.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Corporal punishment for taking the part of an ill-used boy, Hector was probably too spirited to submit to, and, under these circumstances, it would hardly have been inflicted.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Corporal punishment for taking the part of an ill-used boy, Hector was probably too spirited to submit to, and, under these circumstances, it would hardly have been inflicted.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Corporal punishment for taking the part of an ill-used boy, Hector was probably too spirited to submit to, and, under these circumstances, it would hardly have been inflicted.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Corporal punishment for taking the part of an ill-used boy, Hector was probably too spirited to submit to, and, under these circumstances, it would hardly have been inflicted.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he was crafty, and considered that no punishment Hector was likely to receive would satisfy him.
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 Even his uncle would be against him, for he was fond of money, and had no wish to lose the new pupil, whose friends were well able to pay for him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even his uncle would be against him, for he was fond of money, and had no wish to lose the new pupil, whose friends were well able to pay for him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Besides, Jim was aware that the offense for which Hector had attacked him was not likely, if made known, to secure sympathy.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Even his uncle would be against him, for he was fond of money, and had no wish to lose the new pupil, whose friends were well able to pay for him.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Even his uncle would be against him, for he was fond of money, and had no wish to lose the new pupil, whose friends were well able to pay for him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be natural to suppose that Jim Smith, relying upon his influence with his uncle, would have reported this last “outrage,” as he chose to consider it, to the principal, thus securing the punishment of Hector.
