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Other Worlds A Story Concerning the Wealth
Other Worlds A Story Concerning the Wealth

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Other Worlds A Story Concerning the Wealth is here in full — 48 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.
In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:
THE RIGHT TO WORK.”
Is there such a thing as the right to work?”
If so, why isn’t it enforced on behalf of the great army of unemployed?
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Other Worlds A Story Concerning the Wealth

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Other Worlds A Story Concerning the Wealth is here in full — 48 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/9 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.
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In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:
/ɪn ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ ˌmaɪˈself tuː maɪ ˈriːdərz aɪ bɪˈliːv aɪ kæn duː noʊ ˈbetər ðæn tuː ˌɪnˈsɜːrt ðə ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ ˈklɪpɪŋ ˈteɪkən frʌm ə ˈriːsənt ˈnuːzpeɪpər fɔːr aɪ æm ˈænsərɪŋ ðə kraɪ ðæt ɪz ˈɡoʊɪŋ aʊt tuː ðoʊz huː ɑːr ˈeɪbəl tuː wɜːrk aʊt ðə ˈprɑːbləm ʌv ˈfaɪndɪŋ emˈplɔɪmənt fɔːr ˈwɪlɪŋ hændz tuː duː/
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THE RIGHT TO WORK.”
/ðə raɪt tuː wɜːrk/
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Is there such a thing as theright to work?”
/ɪz ðer sʌtʃ ə θɪŋ æz ðə raɪt tuː wɜːrk/
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If so, why isn’t it enforced on behalf of the great army of unemployed?

Learner Dictionary

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.

america's noun US /əˈmerəkəz/

possessive form of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

clipping noun US /ˈklɪpɪŋ/

an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine

From this reading “In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:”

enforced adjective US /enˈfɔːrst/

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading “If so, why isn’t it enforced on behalf of the great army of unemployed?”

fry verb US /fraɪ/

be excessively hot

From this reading “OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.”

insert verb US /ˌɪnˈsɜːrt/

put or introduce into something

From this reading “In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:”

introducing verb US /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading “In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:”

Trusts noun US /trʌsts/

plural of “trust” — something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading “OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.”

unemployed adjective US /ˌʌnemˈplɔɪd/

not engaged in a gainful occupation

From this reading “If so, why isn’t it enforced on behalf of the great army of unemployed?”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

on behalf preposition + noun

In this reading “If so, why isn’t it enforced on behalf of the great army of unemployed?”

willing hands adjective + noun

In this reading “In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:”

great army adjective + noun

In this reading “If so, why isn’t it enforced on behalf of the great army of unemployed?”

work out verb + adjective

come up with

In this reading “In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:”

All words in this reading · 89

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

AMERICA'SnounUS /əˈmerəkəz/

possessive form of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/

replying

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading If so, why isn’t it enforced on behalf of the great army of unemployed?

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Is there such a thing as the “right to work?”

Beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading If so, why isn’t it enforced on behalf of the great army of unemployed?

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

BERTHA

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

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

BESTnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

BOOKnounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

Canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

CitizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

clippingnounUS /ˈklɪpɪŋ/

an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

ConcerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

cryverbUS /kraɪ/

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

DAUGHTERSnounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

DEDICATEDadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

EarnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading If so, why isn’t it enforced on behalf of the great army of unemployed?

findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

FRYverbUS /fraɪ/

be excessively hot

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading If so, why isn’t it enforced on behalf of the great army of unemployed?

handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

How

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

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If so, why isn’t it enforced on behalf of the great army of unemployed?

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

insertverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrt/

put or introduce into something

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

InsteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

isn't

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

From this reading If so, why isn’t it enforced on behalf of the great army of unemployed?

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

KATHLEEN

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

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

LOVINGLYadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/

with fondness; with love

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

NnounUS /en/

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

NENA

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

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If so, why isn’t it enforced on behalf of the great army of unemployed?

OTHERadjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/

new

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

RIGHTadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading “THE RIGHT TO WORK.”

SecuredverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

ShowingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/

the display of a motion picture

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If so, why isn’t it enforced on behalf of the great army of unemployed?

StorynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Is there such a thing as the “right to work?”

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

ThempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Is there such a thing as the “right to work?”

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading Is there such a thing as the “right to work?”

THISdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

THREEnounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

TrustsnounUS /trʌsts/

plural of “trust” — something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

unemployedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnemˈplɔɪd/

not engaged in a gainful occupation

From this reading If so, why isn’t it enforced on behalf of the great army of unemployed?

WealthnounUS /welθ/

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

whynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading If so, why isn’t it enforced on behalf of the great army of unemployed?

willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In introducing myself to my readers I believe I can do no better than to insert the following clipping, taken from a recent newspaper; for I am answering the cry that is going out to those who are able to work out the problem, of finding employment for willing hands to do:

WORLDSnounUS /wɜːrldz/

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading OTHER WORLDS A Story Concerning the Wealth Earned by American Citizens and Showing How It Can Be Secured to Them Instead of to the Trusts THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO THREE OF AMERICA’S BEST DAUGHTERS, NENA N., BERTHA J., AND KATHLEEN E. FRY.

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