adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
agreeverbUS /əˈɡriː/
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
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 I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
BranchnounUS /bræntʃ/
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading The police helped out by giving us a guard for a brief period.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
depositories
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading The police helped out by giving us a guard for a brief period.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The police helped out by giving us a guard for a brief period.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The police helped out by giving us a guard for a brief period.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The police helped out by giving us a guard for a brief period.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading The police helped out by giving us a guard for a brief period.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The police helped out by giving us a guard for a brief period.
PolishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
shoutingnounUS /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
throwingverbUS /ˈθroʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The police helped out by giving us a guard for a brief period.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a few weeks after this branch was opened, the rough boys in the neighborhood bothered by shouting, throwing things in the doors, and forming in large crowds around the front of the building.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The William Ives Branch, which is in the district occupied by the Polish and German people, had some trouble when it occupied a store opening on the street.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I have talked the matter over with all those having charge of the branches, the work with the children in the main library, and the depositories at the settlement houses, and they all agree, without hesitation, that they are having no trouble whatever with the children of any size.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Our work, even in the branches, does not offer much suggestion so far as library discipline is concerned.
