adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he found that he was to remain for the present at the house of his employer he concluded that his cash pay would be very small, perhaps a dollar a week.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading However, that would be doing quite as well as if he paid his own board elsewhere, while he enjoyed a much more agreeable and luxurious home.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, that would be doing quite as well as if he paid his own board elsewhere, while he enjoyed a much more agreeable and luxurious home.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He would be unable to assist his father for a year or two; but that was only what he had a right to expect.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading However, that would be doing quite as well as if he paid his own board elsewhere, while he enjoyed a much more agreeable and luxurious home.
broker'snounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
possessive form of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would be unable to assist his father for a year or two; but that was only what he had a right to expect.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading When he found that he was to remain for the present at the house of his employer he concluded that his cash pay would be very small, perhaps a dollar a week.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When he found that he was to remain for the present at the house of his employer he concluded that his cash pay would be very small, perhaps a dollar a week.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading However, that would be doing quite as well as if he paid his own board elsewhere, while he enjoyed a much more agreeable and luxurious home.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading When he found that he was to remain for the present at the house of his employer he concluded that his cash pay would be very small, perhaps a dollar a week.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading However, that would be doing quite as well as if he paid his own board elsewhere, while he enjoyed a much more agreeable and luxurious home.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading When he found that he was to remain for the present at the house of his employer he concluded that his cash pay would be very small, perhaps a dollar a week.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading However, that would be doing quite as well as if he paid his own board elsewhere, while he enjoyed a much more agreeable and luxurious home.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He would be unable to assist his father for a year or two; but that was only what he had a right to expect.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He would be unable to assist his father for a year or two; but that was only what he had a right to expect.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When he found that he was to remain for the present at the house of his employer he concluded that his cash pay would be very small, perhaps a dollar a week.
GrantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading However, that would be doing quite as well as if he paid his own board elsewhere, while he enjoyed a much more agreeable and luxurious home.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When he found that he was to remain for the present at the house of his employer he concluded that his cash pay would be very small, perhaps a dollar a week.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, that would be doing quite as well as if he paid his own board elsewhere, while he enjoyed a much more agreeable and luxurious home.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading However, that would be doing quite as well as if he paid his own board elsewhere, while he enjoyed a much more agreeable and luxurious home.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading However, that would be doing quite as well as if he paid his own board elsewhere, while he enjoyed a much more agreeable and luxurious home.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading However, that would be doing quite as well as if he paid his own board elsewhere, while he enjoyed a much more agreeable and luxurious home.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading However, that would be doing quite as well as if he paid his own board elsewhere, while he enjoyed a much more agreeable and luxurious home.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He would be unable to assist his father for a year or two; but that was only what he had a right to expect.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He would be unable to assist his father for a year or two; but that was only what he had a right to expect.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading However, that would be doing quite as well as if he paid his own board elsewhere, while he enjoyed a much more agreeable and luxurious home.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading However, that would be doing quite as well as if he paid his own board elsewhere, while he enjoyed a much more agreeable and luxurious home.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading When he found that he was to remain for the present at the house of his employer he concluded that his cash pay would be very small, perhaps a dollar a week.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading When he found that he was to remain for the present at the house of his employer he concluded that his cash pay would be very small, perhaps a dollar a week.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When he found that he was to remain for the present at the house of his employer he concluded that his cash pay would be very small, perhaps a dollar a week.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading However, that would be doing quite as well as if he paid his own board elsewhere, while he enjoyed a much more agreeable and luxurious home.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When he found that he was to remain for the present at the house of his employer he concluded that his cash pay would be very small, perhaps a dollar a week.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading He would be unable to assist his father for a year or two; but that was only what he had a right to expect.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When he found that he was to remain for the present at the house of his employer he concluded that his cash pay would be very small, perhaps a dollar a week.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He would be unable to assist his father for a year or two; but that was only what he had a right to expect.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He would be unable to assist his father for a year or two; but that was only what he had a right to expect.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading When he found that he was to remain for the present at the house of his employer he concluded that his cash pay would be very small, perhaps a dollar a week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
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 However, that would be doing quite as well as if he paid his own board elsewhere, while he enjoyed a much more agreeable and luxurious home.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He would be unable to assist his father for a year or two; but that was only what he had a right to expect.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he found that he was to remain for the present at the house of his employer he concluded that his cash pay would be very small, perhaps a dollar a week.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading However, that would be doing quite as well as if he paid his own board elsewhere, while he enjoyed a much more agreeable and luxurious home.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Thus far nothing had been said about the compensation Grant was to receive for his work in the broker's office.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He did not like to ask, especially as he knew that at the end of the first week the matter would be settled.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He would be unable to assist his father for a year or two; but that was only what he had a right to expect.
