adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Some boys might have slunk away abashed, but Herbert had pluck and stood his ground.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he felt that it was mean and dishonorable in James Leech, whose father was one of the rich men of Wrayburn, to taunt him with what he could not help.
ashamedadjectiveUS /əˈʃeɪmd/
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading He was not ashamed of the patch, for he knew that his mother's poverty made it a necessity.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Some boys might have slunk away abashed, but Herbert had pluck and stood his ground.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Some boys might have slunk away abashed, but Herbert had pluck and stood his ground.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he felt that it was mean and dishonorable in James Leech, whose father was one of the rich men of Wrayburn, to taunt him with what he could not help.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he felt that it was mean and dishonorable in James Leech, whose father was one of the rich men of Wrayburn, to taunt him with what he could not help.
dishonorableadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnərəbəl/
lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
From this reading But he felt that it was mean and dishonorable in James Leech, whose father was one of the rich men of Wrayburn, to taunt him with what he could not help.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Herbert's face flushed.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But he felt that it was mean and dishonorable in James Leech, whose father was one of the rich men of Wrayburn, to taunt him with what he could not help.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But he felt that it was mean and dishonorable in James Leech, whose father was one of the rich men of Wrayburn, to taunt him with what he could not help.
flushedadjectiveUS /flʌʃt/
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Herbert's face flushed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not ashamed of the patch, for he knew that his mother's poverty made it a necessity.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Some boys might have slunk away abashed, but Herbert had pluck and stood his ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some boys might have slunk away abashed, but Herbert had pluck and stood his ground.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some boys might have slunk away abashed, but Herbert had pluck and stood his ground.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not ashamed of the patch, for he knew that his mother's poverty made it a necessity.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But he felt that it was mean and dishonorable in James Leech, whose father was one of the rich men of Wrayburn, to taunt him with what he could not help.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Herbert's face flushed.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he felt that it was mean and dishonorable in James Leech, whose father was one of the rich men of Wrayburn, to taunt him with what he could not help.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not ashamed of the patch, for he knew that his mother's poverty made it a necessity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he felt that it was mean and dishonorable in James Leech, whose father was one of the rich men of Wrayburn, to taunt him with what he could not help.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was not ashamed of the patch, for he knew that his mother's poverty made it a necessity.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
kneenounUS /niː/
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
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 was not ashamed of the patch, for he knew that his mother's poverty made it a necessity.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
LeechnounUS /liːtʃ/
carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was not ashamed of the patch, for he knew that his mother's poverty made it a necessity.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But he felt that it was mean and dishonorable in James Leech, whose father was one of the rich men of Wrayburn, to taunt him with what he could not help.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading But he felt that it was mean and dishonorable in James Leech, whose father was one of the rich men of Wrayburn, to taunt him with what he could not help.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Some boys might have slunk away abashed, but Herbert had pluck and stood his ground.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He was not ashamed of the patch, for he knew that his mother's poverty made it a necessity.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He was not ashamed of the patch, for he knew that his mother's poverty made it a necessity.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not ashamed of the patch, for he knew that his mother's poverty made it a necessity.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But he felt that it was mean and dishonorable in James Leech, whose father was one of the rich men of Wrayburn, to taunt him with what he could not help.
pantsnounUS /pænts/
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading Some boys might have slunk away abashed, but Herbert had pluck and stood his ground.
pointingverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
povertynounUS /ˈpɑːvərti/
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading He was not ashamed of the patch, for he knew that his mother's poverty made it a necessity.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading But he felt that it was mean and dishonorable in James Leech, whose father was one of the rich men of Wrayburn, to taunt him with what he could not help.
slunk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some boys might have slunk away abashed, but Herbert had pluck and stood his ground.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some boys might have slunk away abashed, but Herbert had pluck and stood his ground.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Some boys might have slunk away abashed, but Herbert had pluck and stood his ground.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
tauntnounUS /tɔːnt/
aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
From this reading But he felt that it was mean and dishonorable in James Leech, whose father was one of the rich men of Wrayburn, to taunt him with what he could not help.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not ashamed of the patch, for he knew that his mother's poverty made it a necessity.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But he felt that it was mean and dishonorable in James Leech, whose father was one of the rich men of Wrayburn, to taunt him with what he could not help.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading But he felt that it was mean and dishonorable in James Leech, whose father was one of the rich men of Wrayburn, to taunt him with what he could not help.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Is that the latest style?” inquired James Leech, with a sneer, pointing to a patch on the knee of Herbert Carter's pants.
Wrayburn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But he felt that it was mean and dishonorable in James Leech, whose father was one of the rich men of Wrayburn, to taunt him with what he could not help.
