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In the Days of Poor Richard

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.
But Franklin, whom he saw the next day, liked not the attitude of the Baronet.
"He is one of the King's men on the Big chess board," said the old philosopher.
"All that he said to you has the sound of strategy.
I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.
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In the Days of Poor Richard

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of In the Days of Poor Richard is here in full — 219 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/43 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.
/ðə dɔːn ðə jʌŋ mæn wɑːz ɪˈleɪtəd baɪ ðə lʊk ənd ˈsentəmənts wɪtʃ hæd ɡɔːn wɪð ðə ˈpɑːrtɪŋ kʌp æt sɜːr ˈbendʒəmənz/
Line 2
But Franklin, whom he saw the next day, liked not the attitude of the Baronet.
/bʌt ˈfræŋklɪn huːm hiː sɔː ðə nekst deɪ laɪkt nɑːt ðə ˈætətuːd ʌv ðə ˈberənət/
Line 3
"He is one of the King's men on the Big chess board," said the old philosopher.
/hiː ɪz wʌn ʌv ðə kɪŋz men ɑːn ðə bɪɡ tʃes bɔːrd sed ðə oʊld fəˈlɑːsəfər/
Line 4
"All that he said to you has the sound of strategy.
/ɔːl ðæt hiː sed tuː juː hæz ðə saʊnd ʌv ˈstrætədʒi/
Line 5
I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Baronet noun US /ˈberənət/

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading “But Franklin, whom he saw the next day, liked not the attitude of the Baronet.”

Benjamin's noun US /ˈbendʒəmənz/

possessive form of “benjamin” — gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading “THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.”

chess noun US /tʃes/

weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat

From this reading “"He is one of the King's men on the Big chess board," said the old philosopher.”

elated adjective US /ɪˈleɪtəd/

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

From this reading “THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.”

Franklin noun US /ˈfræŋklɪn/

United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading “But Franklin, whom he saw the next day, liked not the attitude of the Baronet.”

ropes noun US /roʊps/

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading “I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.”

strategy noun US /ˈstrætədʒi/

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading “"All that he said to you has the sound of strategy.”

tow noun US /toʊ/

the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

From this reading “I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.”

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AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "All that he said to you has the sound of strategy.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading But Franklin, whom he saw the next day, liked not the attitude of the Baronet.

BaronetnounUS /ˈberənət/

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading But Franklin, whom he saw the next day, liked not the attitude of the Baronet.

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.

Benjamin'snounUS /ˈbendʒəmənz/

possessive form of “benjamin” — gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

BigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "He is one of the King's men on the Big chess board," said the old philosopher.

boardnounUS /bɔːrd/

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading "He is one of the King's men on the Big chess board," said the old philosopher.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Franklin, whom he saw the next day, liked not the attitude of the Baronet.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

chessnounUS /tʃes/

weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat

From this reading "He is one of the King's men on the Big chess board," said the old philosopher.

cupnounUS /kʌp/

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

DAWNnounUS /dɔːn/

the first light of day

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But Franklin, whom he saw the next day, liked not the attitude of the Baronet.

elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/

United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading But Franklin, whom he saw the next day, liked not the attitude of the Baronet.

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "All that he said to you has the sound of strategy.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But Franklin, whom he saw the next day, liked not the attitude of the Baronet.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "He is one of the King's men on the Big chess board," said the old philosopher.

King'snounUS /kɪŋz/

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "He is one of the King's men on the Big chess board," said the old philosopher.

likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading But Franklin, whom he saw the next day, liked not the attitude of the Baronet.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.

Margaret

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading "He is one of the King's men on the Big chess board," said the old philosopher.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading But Franklin, whom he saw the next day, liked not the attitude of the Baronet.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Franklin, whom he saw the next day, liked not the attitude of the Baronet.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But Franklin, whom he saw the next day, liked not the attitude of the Baronet.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "He is one of the King's men on the Big chess board," said the old philosopher.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "He is one of the King's men on the Big chess board," said the old philosopher.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "He is one of the King's men on the Big chess board," said the old philosopher.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.

partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/

the act of departing politely

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading "He is one of the King's men on the Big chess board," said the old philosopher.

portnounUS /pɔːrt/

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.

reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.

ropesnounUS /roʊps/

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He is one of the King's men on the Big chess board," said the old philosopher.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading But Franklin, whom he saw the next day, liked not the attitude of the Baronet.

sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

soundnounUS /saʊnd/

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "All that he said to you has the sound of strategy.

strategynounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading "All that he said to you has the sound of strategy.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "All that he said to you has the sound of strategy.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "All that he said to you has the sound of strategy.

townounUS /toʊ/

the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

From this reading I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.

tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/

hard to endure

From this reading I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But Franklin, whom he saw the next day, liked not the attitude of the Baronet.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "All that he said to you has the sound of strategy.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

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